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Savita opts out of Women's Hockey WC Qualifiers; Salima Tete to lead India squad

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News18•01-03-2026, 12:00

Savita opts out of Women's Hockey WC Qualifiers; Salima Tete to lead India squad

•Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia withdraws from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers due to personal reasons.
•Midfielder Salima Tete will captain the 20-member Indian squad for the qualifiers.
•The qualifiers will be held in Hyderabad from March 8 to 14, with three spots for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 at stake.
•India is in Pool B with Scotland, Uruguay, and Wales; their campaign starts against Uruguay on March 8.
•Bansari Solanki and Bichu Devi Kharibam will handle goalkeeping duties for the team.

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