Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s campaign in the quarter-finals of the national senior women’s hockey has ended. Odisha’s performance has disappointed the fans. Odisha defeated Haryana 1-4 in the quarter-final match played at Pune’s Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium. For the second year in a row, Odisha has failed to win a medal in senior women’s hockey. The team won the gold medal in 2022. In the current edition, Odisha topped Pool E and advanced to the quarterfinals. Odisha defeated Goa 9-1 and Chandigarh 6-1 in the first match. Odisha announced a team of 18 under the leadership of Lilima Minj for the national championship.

Odisha Team: Madhuri Kindo, Pratibha Ekka, Mamita Oram, Jyot Chhetri, Leelima Minj (Actress), Philika Toppo, Harja Jojo, Sajuta Kujur, Neetu Lakra, Azmina Kujur, Mariana Kujur, Jeevan Kishore Toppo, Prathiya Lakra, Neha Lakra, Aten Toppo, Namitha Toppo (Manager), Sujit Lakra (Head Coach), Adjalana Kazi (Physiotherapist).