Thomas Dennerby names India’s 23-member squad for women’s Olympic qualifier against Kyrgyz Republic
The HinduIndian women’s team head coach Thomas Dennerby, on Wednesday, named a 23-member squad for the women’s Olympic qualifier first round to be played in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic from April 4. Apart from India, the hosts Kyrgyz Republic is the only other team in Group G after Turkmenistan pulled out of the tournament. The Blue Tigresses will reach the Kyrgyz Republic from Uzbekistan, where they played a friendly match against the Uzbekistan National team as part of the preparations for the Olympic qualifier. The squad: Goalkeepers: Sowmiya Narayansamy, Shreya Hooda and Elangbam Panthoi Defenders: Ashalata Devi, Sweety Devi, Ritu Rani, Ranjana Chanu, Michel Castanha, Dalima Chhibber, Manisa Panna and Juli Kishan Midfielders: Shilky Devi Hemam, Anju Tamang, Indumathi Kathiresan, Sangita Basfore and Karthika Angamuthu Forwards: Grace Dangmei, Soumya Guguloth, Renu, Karishma Shirvoikar, Sandhiya Ranganathan and Apurna Narzary Head Coach: Thomas Dennerby