Women's Asia Cup hockey News
The Indians left behind the disappointment of their semifinal defeat to Korea and controlled the proceedings in the first two quarters, scoring two goals in the process, to go into half time with a 2-0 lead against China.
It was Navneet and Rani's goals in the 3rd and 15th minute that gave India a 2-0 lead in the first quarter itself.
Top eight Asian women's teams, including India, will face off in the continental tournament, which will also serve as a qualifier for the Hockey World Cup 2018.
This will be the first for new head coach Harendra Singh with the Indian eves.
Squad: Goalkeepers - Savita (vice-captain), Rajani Etimarpu; Defenders - Deep Grace Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Suman Thokam, Gurjit Kaur; Midfielders - Nikki Pradhan, Namita Toppo, Monika, Lilima Minz, Neha Goyal; Forwards - Rani Rampal (Captain), Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Sonika, Navneet Kaur, Navjot Kaur.
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