India won the silver medal in the Six-Nation U-23 Women’s Hockey Tournament when they lost to Netherlands 1-6 in the final at Antwerp, Belgium today. Led by Preeti Dubey, India played a total of six matches in this tournament, won three, drew one and lost two.

Ealier at the league stage, India beat Ireland 4-1, Great Britain 1-0, Belgium 2-0; drew with Canada 0-0 and lost to Netherlands 1-8. The 18-member Indian team included one player from Odisha and she was mid-fielder Mariana Kujur.

INDIA JUNIOR WOMEN:

Goalkeepers: Bichu Devi Kharibam, Khushboo
Defenders: Neelu Dadiya, Gagandeep Kaur, Salima Tete (VC), Priyanka, Suman Devi Thoudam, Ishika Chaudhary
Midfielders: Karishma Yadav, Mahima Choudhary, Jyoti, Mariana Kujur, Manpreet Kaur
Forwards: Preeti Dubey (C), Leelavathy Mallamada Jaya, Mumtaz Khan, Sangita Kumari, Lalrindki.