Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team squad for the upcoming tour of Argentina, scheduled from 13 to 17 April 2026 in Buenos Aires.
The four-match exposure tour against the world-class Argentine side comes at a pivotal moment in India’s international calendar, with the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 and the Asian Games firmly on the horizon.
Speaking on the squad announcement, Indian Women’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “It’s important for us to build depth within the squad, and experiences like these help young players understand the demands of top-level hockey while also giving us a chance to test out various combinations.”
INDIA SQUAD FOR ARGENTINA TOUR:
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Manisha Chauhan, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Udita
Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo, Salima Tete, Neha, Deepika Soreng, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Ishika
Forwards: Baljeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Annu, Beauty Dungdung, Lalremsiami, Mumtaz Khan
INDIA SCHEDULE FOR ARGENTINA TOUR:
Date Match Time Venue April 13 India vs Argentina 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) CeNARD, Buenos Aires April 14 Argentina vs India 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) CeNARD, Buenos Aires April 16 India vs Argentina 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) CeNARD, Buenos Aires April 17 Argentina vs India 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) CeNARD, Buenos Aires
Published on Apr 08, 2026
INDIA SQUAD FOR ARGENTINA TOUR:
Goalkeepers: Savita, Bichu Devi Kharibam
Defenders: Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Manisha Chauhan, Lalthantluangi, Jyoti, Udita
Midfielders: Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke, Sakshi Rana, Sunelita Toppo, Salima Tete, Neha, Deepika Soreng, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Ishika
Forwards: Baljeet Kaur, Navneet Kaur, Deepika, Annu, Beauty Dungdung, Lalremsiami, Mumtaz Khan
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| April 13 | India vs Argentina | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 14 | Argentina vs India | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 16 | India vs Argentina | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |
| April 17 | Argentina vs India | 11:00 AM local time (7:30 PM IST) | CeNARD, Buenos Aires |