New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Hockey India on Thursday announced the Indian junior women's team for the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Moqi, China, from 30 August to 13 September 2026.

The squad comprises 18 players along with two alternate players and will be led by midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu, having undergone an extensive period of preparation under the guidance of newly appointed coach Tim White, who took charge of the team earlier this year, according to a press release.

As part of their preparations for the continental tournament, an extended squad recently returned from a productive exposure tour of the United Kingdom. The tour provided the players with valuable international match experience and key learnings, st...