Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024: Indian women’s hockey team reached Ranchi, welcomed with drums
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To be held in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand hockey olympic qualifier 2024 The Indian women’s hockey team reached Ranchi on Wednesday evening for the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Hockey Olympic Qualifier 2024. On reaching Birsa Munda Airport, the women players were accompanied by traditional dance and playing of drums. During this, Hockey India General Secretary cum President of Hockey Jharkhand Shri Bholanath Singh welcomed the players by covering them with shawls.
Captain Savita Punia said – have come with full preparation
As soon as she set foot on Ranchi soil, Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia said, we have come after complete preparation and our training session has been very good, so we are fully prepared for the tournament.
#WATCH , Jharkhand: Indian Women’s Hockey team arrived in Ranchi for the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024. pic.twitter.com/z7pmXtTYD4
— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2024
Vandana Kataria out of Olympic qualifiers due to injury
Experienced forward of Indian women’s hockey team Vandana Kataria Due to injury, she has been ruled out of the Olympic qualifiers, which is a huge blow for India before this tournament to be held between 13 to 19 January. Vandana was appointed the vice captain of the team but suffered a cheek bone fracture during practice. Young Baljeet Kaur has been included in the team in her place.
Nikki Pradhan vice captain of Indian team
Nikki Pradhan, the first female player from Jharkhand to represent India in the Olympic Games, has been appointed the vice captain of the team. Indian team head coach Yanek Schopman said, it is unfortunate that Vandana will not be able to be a part of the tournament. She got injured during a practice session and has been advised rest. He said, while we will miss Vandana’s experience, Baljeet Kaur will get a chance to showcase her skills in her place while Nikki Pradhan will be the vice-captain of the team.
The Indian team will play its first match against America on January 13.
The Indian team led by goalkeeper Savita Punia will play its first match against America on January 13. The Indian team will play its second match in Pool B against New Zealand on 14 January and will face Italy on 16 January. The knockout stage matches will be played on 18 and 19 January. Other teams participating in this tournament are Germany, Asian Games champion Japan, Chile and Czech Republic. They have been placed in Pool A.
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