Five Players from Odisha in Indian Womens Hockey Squad
Five players from Odisha have been selected in 18-member Indian women’s squad for the Hockey World League (HWL) Semi Final scheduled to be held between July 8 to 23 in Johannesburg.
They are — Deep Grace Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minz and Anupa Barla. The team captained by striker Rani Rampal was announced by Hockey India (HI) on Wednesday.While Deep Grace Ekka and Sunita Lakra were announced among the defenders of the team, Namita Toppo and Lilima Minz will be placed in the Midfielders. Anupa Barla will be part among the forwards.