New Delhi, May 15: A 16-member Indian women hockey team led by full-back Sandip Kaur left here early this morning for Utrecht to take part in the 9th World Cup. The team is being accopanied by five officials.In the 12 nation Women's World Cup, India is placed in the tough pool `B' along with Argentina, England, Korea, Holland and New Zealand.Pool `A' comprises of Australia, China, Germany, Scotland, South Africa and USA.The Indian women open their campaign on May 20 against England. They play their second match against Argentina the following day. India then take on New Zealand in their third outing on May 23, followed by a match against Holland on May 25. Their last league fixture against Asian Games champion South Korea is scheduled for May 27.The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals.The SQUADGoalkeeper: Tingongleima Chanu, Helen Mary (Rlys); Full-backs: Sandeep Kaur (captain), Marystella Tirkey, Renu Bala (Rlys); Half- backs: Shashi Bala, SitaGussain, Sumrai Tete (Rlys), Helen Soy (Bih); Forwards: Nidhi Khullar, Kamla Dalal, Pritam Rani, Manjinder Kaur, Suraj Lata Devi, Jyoti Sunita Kullu, Sanggai Ibemhal Chanu.Chief coach: Col Balbir Singh, Asstt Coach: CA PoonachaManager: Rupa Saini, Doctor: PK Ramesh, Judge: Amrit Bose.
