Rajani Etimarpu to lead India in inaugural FIH Women’s Hockey 5s
The HinduIndia has named a nine-member squad for the inaugural edition of the FIH Women’s Hockey 5s to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, from June 4 to 5. Other members of the Indian team include defenders Rashmita Minz and Ajmina Kujur, and midfielders Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Mahima Choudhary and Preeti. Goalkeeper : Rajani Etimarpu : Rajani Etimarpu Defenders : Rashmita Minz, Ajmina Kujur : Rashmita Minz, Ajmina Kujur Midfielders : Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Mahima Choudhary, Preeti : Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Mahima Choudhary, Preeti Forwards : Mariana Kujur, Mumtaz Khan, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal : Mariana Kujur, Mumtaz Khan, Rutaja Dadaso Pisal Standbys : Suman Devi Thoudam, Rajwinder Kaur. Forwards Mariana Kujur and Mumtaz Khan, who were part of the U-18 team that played the Youth Olympics Hockey 5s competition, were also picked, as was Rutaja Dadaso Pisal.