The tournament will feature defending Champions Japan, China, Korea and Malaysia apart from India.

Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Sunita Lakra from Odisha will represent the national women's team.

Ritu has been one of the key midfielders for India over the years and her absence could hurt the team's chances at the Olympics.

The tournament, seen as preparation for the Rio Olympics, will also feature hosts and world No. 3 Australia, fourth-ranked New Zealand and ...

The Indian team will play two matches each against the national teams of Germany, Scotland and South Africa.

This would be the first international exposure for the Indian women's team post their historic qualification for the Rio Olympics next year.

Hockey India today announced an 18-member Indian senior women's team for the international matches to be played in Argentina from November ...

Speaking after a training session, Captain Rani Rampal echoed the coach's sentiment.

India is placed in Pool A along side China, Malaysia, Singapore, DPR Korea, while Pool B consists of Korea Rep, Japan, Thailand.

To work on a few "grey areas" a coaching camp for the Indian women hockey probables will begin here under chief coach Mathias Ahrens.

India will begin their campaign on the first day of the tournament on June 20, against the host nation Belgium.

Recipient of other top awards were Birendra Lakra and Vandana Kataria, who were named Player of the Year in their respective categories.

During the tour, the Indian eves will be playing two matches against Spain followed by two against Dutch hockey clubs, GCHC and HDM.

The series against Italy is scheduled for December 3-12 with the opening match to get underway on Thursday.

Hockey India Secretary General, Md. Mushtaque Ahmad said, "The Junior Women Asia Cup is an important tournament as a win there will secure ...

India produced an inspired performance to thrash Malaysia 6-1 in their last Pool A match and qualify for the semi-finals of the women's hoc...

Ritu Rani will lead a 16-member Indian women's hockey team in the upcoming Asian Games.