Bhubaneswar: Four women hockey players from Odisha have found place in Indian women’s hockey team for the international hockey series scheduled in Argentina.
The Indian team will leave for Argentina Sunday.
The four players from Odisha are Deep Grace Ekka, Lilima Minz, Namita Toppo and Rashmita Minz.
According to Hockey India Association, a core group of 25 players and seven support staff will take off from Delhi en route to Argentina Sunday. The team will be competing in eight matches against the host nation, starting January 17.
Sources said the women hockey team of India has been preparing for the Olympic Games. The government of India has sanctioned allowances to the Women Hockey team for the international competitions after the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Indian women’s team last participated in an international tour in January 2020 when they travelled to New Zealand for a five-match series.
PNN