Jyoti to lead Indian junior women’s hockey team for Europe tour
The HinduDefender Jyoti Singh was on Monday named the captain of the Indian Junior Women’s team by Hockey India, with midfielder Sakshi Rana as her deputy in a 22-member squad which will tour Europe from May 21 to 29. India will play six matches across three nations against Belgium, Germany and two club teams in the Netherlands -- Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push and Oranje Rood -- from May 21 to 29. READ | Rohit to lead Indian junior men’s hockey team for Europe tour India will then play Belgium a second time, but with the latter playing host on this occasion on May 24. Team: GOALKEEPERS -- Aditi Maheshwari, Nidhi DEFENDERS -- Jyoti Singh, Lalthantluangi, Anjali Barwa, Puja Sahoo, Mamita Oram, NirruKullu MIDFIELDERS -- Kshetrimayum Sonia Devi, Rajani Kerketta, Priyanka Yadav, Khaidem Shileima Chanu, Sakshi Rana, Anisha Sahu, Supriya Kujur FORWARDS -- Binima Dhan, Hina Bano, Lalrinpuii, Ishika, Sanjana Horo, Sonam, Kanika Siwach.