Vinderiya Dixit has become the vice captain of the Indian women’s hockey team for the first time from the Women’s Hockey Olympic Asian Qualifier starting in Ranchi. She is out of the tournament. In her place, Nikki Prime has been appointed as the vice captain of the team. While Baljeet Kaur was included in the team.

The Olympic Asian Qualifier will be played in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. The Indian team will start its campaign with the match against America on the first day of the tournament.

SIT was done during practice
Vandan got injured during practice. He suffered a fracture in his cheek bone. For this reason the communists have advised him to take rest.

Meanwhile, Indian team’s head coach Yanek Shopman said, this wand is not a part of the tournament. He was counseled during practice sessions and advised to take rest. While we will miss Vandana’s experience, Baljeet Kaur will get a chance to showcase her skills in her place while Nikki will be the vice-captain of the main team.

Indian team has been placed in Pool B
The Indian team has been placed in Pool B. The first match of the Indian team will be in America on 13 January. The Indian team will play its second match in Pool B against New Zealand on January 14 and Italy on January 16. The knockout stage matches will be played on January 18 and 19. Other teams participating in this tournament are Germany, Asian Games champions Japan, Chile and Czech Republic. For example placed in Pool A. The Indian team reached Ranchi on Sunday.