Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Salima Tete Leads India's Women's Hockey Team at Asia Cup
The Indian women's hockey team, led by captain Salima Tete, is going to the Asia Cup in Hangzhou, China.
The team is excited and has a mix of both experienced and younger players.
This tournament is important because the winning team gets a spot in the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup.
India will play against Japan, Thailand, and Singapore in the group stage.
The coach wants the team to play hard and make India proud.
Every game will be tough, so they are working hard.
Salima Tete will captain the Indian women's hockey team at the Asia Cup.
The Asia Cup will take place in Hangzhou, China from September 5-14, 2025.
India is in Pool B with Japan, Thailand, and Singapore.
The winner of the tournament will qualify for the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup.
The squad includes a mix of experienced and young players.
- Who
- Salima Tete will captain the Indian team.
- What
- The Indian women's hockey squad for the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced.
- When
- The Asia Cup will be held from September 5 to 14, 2025.
- Where
- Hangzhou, China
- Why
- The Asia Cup serves as a direct qualifier for the 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup.
Team's Objective
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Overall Goal
Team's Objective
To compete strongly and perform to make India proud.
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- Tournament
- Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025
- Location
- Hangzhou, China
- Dates
- September 5-14, 2025
- Captain
- Salima Tete
- Pool B Opponents
- Japan, Thailand, Singapore
- World Cup Qualification
- Winner qualifies for 2026 FIH World Cup
Sources
India Squad For Hockey Asia Cup Announced; Harmanpreet Singh To Lead
Hockey India Announce 20-Member Squad For Women's Asia Cup 2025
Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup
Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s hockey team at Asia Cup in Hangzhou