After a thumping win against Bangladesh and a draw in the opening match against South Korea, India made a confident start.
While Manpreet Singh will captain the team, star dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh has been named vice-captain for the tournament.
Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Haryana 1-0 to win the 11th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2021 in Jhansi.
Hockey Maharashtra will face Hockey Madhya Pradesh, while Hockey Haryana will take on Hockey Punjab in the Semi-Final on Friday, 29 October 2021.
The tournament will provide a platform for the domestic players to showcase their talent and impress the Hockey India’s selectors.
The last time the Indian women's team won gold at the Asian Games was in 1982, and Savita believes the team will need to go all out this time.
The Arjuna Award winner made his international debut in 2007 at the Asia Cup, which India won after defeating Pakistan in the final.
Rupinder Pal Singh was one of the greatest players to have played for the India men's hockey team for a decade.
The marquee tournament featuring 16 teams will be held at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium from 24th November to 5th December this year.
The national side defeated Germany 5-4 in the Tokyo Olympics bronze medal match on 05 August to end a 41-year Olympic medal drought.