Salima Tete to lead India at the Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal

Hockey India have named a 20-member squad for the Women's Asian Champions Trophy in Bhopal, with Salima Tete continuing as captain. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia has been rested for the home tournament, with Bansari Solanki and Bichu Devi Kharibam named as the two goalkeepers. The tournament runs from 19 to 28 November at the newly built International Sports Complex in Nathu Barkheda, and India enter as defending champions and three-time winners.

It will be India's first international tournament since their historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, which secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. India open their campaign against Malaysia on 19 November, in a six-team competition also featuring China, Japan, South Korea and Thailand.