23‑Member Squad Heads to Canberra for Five Matches as Prep for Junior World Cup 2025
Tour Schedule & Purpose
- Dates: September 26 to October 2, 2025
- Location: National Hockey Centre, Canberra, Australia
- Matches:
- Three games vs Australia Junior Women’s Team
- Two games vs Canberra Chill (Australia’s Hockey One League club)
- Objective: Build momentum and test the team in international conditions ahead of the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup 2025 in Santiago, Chile in December.
Team Composition
- Captain: Jyoti Singh, defender, who has already played for the senior team in the FIH Hockey Pro League earlier this year.
- Goalkeepers: Nidhi; Engil Harsha Rani Minz
- Defenders: Manisha; Jyoti Singh (C); Lalthantluangi; Mamita Oram; Sakshi Shukla; Puja Sahoo; Nandni
- Midfielders: Priyanka Yadav; Sakshi Rana; Khaidem Shileima Chanu; Rajni Kerketta; Binima Dhan; Ishika; Sunelita Toppo; Anisha Sahu
- Forwards: Lalrinpuii; Nisha Minj; Purnima Yadav; Sonam; Kanika Siwach; Sukhveer Kaur
What the Coach Says
Coach Tushar Khandker emphasized that this squad is suitably balanced — strong defenders, creative midfielders, versatile attackers. The team is young, but many already have valuable match experience. The Australia tour is being viewed as a crucial chance for them to step up.
With Jyoti Singh leading from the back, the Indian junior women’s hockey team kicks off this Australia tour with high hopes. The exposure will not only sharpen their skills, but also build confidence ahead of the Junior World Cup in December. Expecting valuable performances as they face strong opposition outside home soil.
