Udita to lead India U-18 squad for women’s hockey Asia Cup

Midfielder Udita will be leading an 18-member squad for the fourth Women U-18 Asia Cup, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from December 16 to 22.

Salima Tete will be Udita’s deputy during the upcoming tournament, Hockey India (HI) announced on Tuesday.

Udita said the girls were upbeat and confident about doing well in the tournament.

“This is a very good learning opportunity for young players like us. The team is really looking forward to playing in Bangkok. We are playing well as a unit and will put our best foot forward against the opponents,” she said.

Goalkeerpers: Divya Thepe, Alpha Kerketta.

Defenders: Salima Tete (Vice Captain), Ritu, Neelu Dadiya, Suman Devi Thoudam, Gagandeep Kaur.

Midfielders: Udita (Captain), Manpreet Kaur, Jyoti, Mariana Kujur, Mahima Choudhary, Lalremsiami.