DESCRIPTION:
*     Hockey India has announced a 20-member Indian U-21 team, featuring three from Odisha, for the Womens Junior Asia Cup 2024.
*     The three Odisha players are: Sunelita Toppo, Mamita Oram and Puja Sahoo.
*     India will start campaign as defending champions.
*     Junior Asia Cup serves as a qualifier for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025.
*     The competition will feature 10 teams divided into two pools.
*     India is placed in Pool A alongside China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Bangladesh, while Pool B consists of South Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, and Sri Lanka.
*     The Indian Junior Women Team will be led by Jyoti Singh with Sakshi Rana as her deputy.

FIXTURE (India matches):
8 Dec 2024: India vs Bangladesh (8.30 PM)
9 Dec 2024: India vs Malaysia (8.30 PM)
11 Dec 2024: India vs China (8.30 PM)
12 Dec 2024: India vs Thailand (8.30 PM)
14 Dec 2024: Semifinals (6.00 PM & 8.30 PM)
15 Dec 2024: Bronze & Gold medal matches (6.00 PM & 8.30 PM)