The team will be first flying to Germany for the three-match series which will witness India taking on hosts Germany in two games, while they will also lock horns with China in one game.
The Indian team will start their campaign in Limburg, where they will face off against China on July 16. Thereafter, they will be up against hosts Germany on July 18 and 19 in Wiesbaden and Russelsheim respectively. The Indian team will utilize this tour to prepare for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.
The Indian team will then fly to Terrassa, Spain on July 20 for the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament. They will open their campaign against hosts Spain on July 25 followed by matches against Republic of South Africa on July 27 and England on July 28.
The team will be led by goalkeeper Savita while Deep Grace Ekka has been named the Vice-Captain. The Indian squad has been training at the National Coaching Camp at SAI Centre in Bengaluru.
Speaking ahead of the Indian team’s departure, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Captain Savita said, “We are really looking forward to this tour. Playing against quality sides in the lead up to the Asian Games will give us a good learning experience.
“These matches will be really important for us as we prepare for the upcoming Asian Games. Having worked on our strengths and weaknesses in the last few months, we will aim to give our best in Germany and Spain.”
Meanwhile, vice captain Deep Grace Ekka said, “We have carried out rigorous training sessions over the last few weeks. The preparations have been really good, and our previous performances will be a massive confidence booster for the players. We will look to replicate the same in our matches in Germany and Spain.”
Indian Squad for European Tour 2023
Goalkeepers: Savita (captain), Bichu Devi Kharibam;
Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka (vice captain), Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Udita, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam;
Midfielders: Nisha, Monika, Salima Tete, Neha, Navneet Kaur, Sonika, Baljeet Kaur, Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Jyoti Chhatri;
Forwards: Lalremsiami, Vandana Katariya, Sangita Kumari, Deepika.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team Schedule for Germany Tour
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) |
| July 16 | India Vs China | 7:30 PM |
| July 18 | India vs Germany | 2:30 PM |
| July 19 | India vs Germany | 9 PM |
100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament India Schedule and broadcast details
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) |
| July 25 | India vs Spain | 9:30 PM |
| July 27 | India vs South Africa | 4:30 PM |
| July 28 | India vs England | 2:30 PM |
Fans in India can view all the matches of the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament on Olympics.com and Watch.Hockey.
Source: Hockey India Release
