Indian hockey eves leave for a preparatory tour of Rotterdam

New Delhi: An 18-member Indian women`s hockey team today left for Rotterdam to prepare itself for the FIH Hockey World League Round-3 (semi-finals) to be held from June 13-23 in 2013.

The Indian eves will play five matches at Rotterdam, including one against Dutch national side and four against club teams, from April 22-29. The Indian team has qualified for the FIH World League Round-3 (Semi-finals), to be held at Rotterdam, in Februar, 2013. The FIH World League also serves as a qualifier for the 2014 World Cup to be played in Hague, The Netherlands. Team: Goalkeepers: Savita, Rajni Etimarpu. Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka, Kirandeep Kaur, Deepika, Namita Toppo, Sushila Chanu, M N Ponnamma, Sunita Lakra. Midfielders: Ritu Rani, Monika, Vandana Katariya, Lilima Minz. Forwards: Soundarya Yendala, Rashmi Singh, Anupa Barla, Rani, Poonam Rani. PTI