~ Jyoti Singh will continue to lead the team as captain ~
New Delhi, November 10, 2025: Hockey India today announced the Indian junior women’s hockey team for the upcoming FIH Women’s Junior Hockey World Cup 2025, scheduled for November 25 to December 13, 2025 in Santiago, Chile.
The 20-man squad, consisting of 18 players and two substitutes, will look to put their intensive preparations to the test and make a powerful statement on the world stage. India has been placed in Pool C, alongside Germany, Ireland and Namibia. The Indian team will start their campaign against Namibia on December 1, followed by matches against Germany on December 3 and Ireland on December 5. The best teams from each group will advance to the knockout phase, which will be played from December 7 to 13.
The team will continue to be led by Jyoti Singh as captain and Tushar Khandker as head coach. The goalkeeping duties are shared between Nidhi and Engil Harsha Rani Minz, while the defensive duties have been assigned to Manisha, Lalthanlualangi, Sakshi Shukla, Puja Sahoo and Nandini.
In midfield, India will rely on Sakshi Rana, Ishika, Sunelita Toppo, captain Jyoti Singh, Khaidem Shileima Chanu and Binima Dhan. The front line includes Sonam, Purnima Yadav, Kanika Siwach, Hina Bano and Sukhveer Kaur, promising a sharp attacking front. Priyanka Yadav and Parwati Topno have been named as alternates for the tournament.
Speaking about the team selection, Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team Head Coach Tushar Khandker said, “I am very happy with the squad and the way they are playing at the moment. My main principle is discipline in hockey and I have kept that in focus while putting together this squad. We have gone through a rigorous training phase and have worked hard on our defensive structure and finishing inside the opponent’s scoring area. The girls have shown tremendous improvement and maturity in the last few months.”
Regarding the team’s mentality before departure, the coach said: “We are all ready and very excited to travel to Chile. The girls are fully motivated to do their best at the World Cup.”
Indian junior women’s team:
GOALKEEPS
1. Nidhi
2. Engil Harsha Rani Minz
DEFENDERS
3. Manishah
4. Lalthanlualangi
5.Sakshi Shukla
6. Puja Sahoo
7. Nandini
MIDFIELDERS
8.Sakshi Rana
9. Ishaka
10. Sunelita Toppo
11. Jyoti Singh
12. Khaidem Shileima Chanu
13. Binima Dhan
FORWARD
14. Sonam
15.Purnima Yadav
16. Kanika Siwach
17. Hina Bano
18. Sukhveer Kaur
ALTERNATE PLAYERS
19. Priyanka Yadav
20. Parwati Top No
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