Odisha Warriors (Odia: ଓଡ଼ିଶା ୱାରିୟର୍ସ) is a field hockey franchise team based in Rourkela, Odisha.[1] Owned by Navoyam Sports Ventures, the franchise competes in the Hockey India League.[2]
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| Full name | Odisha Warriors |
|---|---|
| League | Hockey India League |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Colors | |
| Home ground | Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha (Capacity 21,800) |
| Personnel | |
| Coach |  Janneke Schopman |
| Owner | Navoyam Sports Ventures |
| Chairman | Sanjeev Srivastava |
Ownership
editOn 4 October 2024, Hockey India announced the introduction of a standalone women’s Hockey India League, which will run concurrently with the men’s competition. On the same day, Hockey India also revealed the men’s and women’s franchises. The press event revealed the Odisha Warriors franchise, owned by Navoyam Sports Ventures, as one of the four teams to compete in the inaugural season of the League.[3]
Stadium
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Established in January 2023, the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, is the home ground of the Odisha Warriors. The 21,800-capacity stadium has hosted several national and international tournaments including the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup, Men's FIH Pro League and Women's FIH Pro League. The stadium also serves as the home base for the men's national field hockey team, women's national field hockey team and youth national teams.[4]
Squad
edit- As of 15 October 2024
| Player | Nationality | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||
| Engel Harsha Rani Minz |  India
|
₹2 lakh (US$2,400) |
| Jocelyn Bartram |  Australia
|
₹15 lakh (US$18,000) |
| Madhuri Kindo | India
|
₹3.4 lakh (US$4,100) |
| Defenders | ||
| Anjali Barwa | India
|
₹2 lakh (US$2,400) |
| Claire Colwill | Australia
|
₹13 lakh (US$16,000) |
| Deep Grace Ekka | India
|
₹10 lakh (US$12,000) |
| Ishika Chaudhary | India
|
₹16 lakh (US$19,000) |
| Jyoti Chhatri | India
|
₹5 lakh (US$6,000) |
| Kaitlin Nobbs | Australia
|
₹10 lakh (US$12,000) |
| Midfielders | ||
| Baljeet Kaur | India
|
₹10 lakh (US$12,000) |
| Lilly Stoffelsma |  Germany
|
₹7 lakh (US$8,400) |
| Neha Goyal | India
|
₹10 lakh (US$12,000) |
| Nisha Warsi | India
|
₹2.6 lakh (US$3,100) |
| Sonika Tandi | India
|
₹5.4 lakh (US$6,500) |
| Victoria Sauze |  Argentina
|
₹6.8 lakh (US$8,100) |
| Yibbi Jansen | Netherlands
|
₹29 lakh (US$35,000) |
| Forwards | ||
| Annu | India
|
₹10 lakh (US$12,000) |
| Freeke Moes | Netherlands
|
₹10 lakh (US$12,000) |
| Galuja Nandini | India
|
₹5 lakh (US$6,000) |
| Kanika Siwach | India
|
₹3.1 lakh (US$3,700) |
| Michelle Fillet | Netherlands
|
₹6.8 lakh (US$8,100) |
| Rutuja Dadaso Pisal | India
|
₹4.9 lakh (US$5,900) |
| Sadhna Sengar | India
|
₹2.1 lakh (US$2,500) |
| Sakshi Rana | India
|
₹7 lakh (US$8,400) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Sportstar, Team (14 October 2024). "Women's Hockey India League 2024–25 to feature four teams, two more to join next season". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Hockey India League 2024–25: Over 350 players ready for historic event, marking a major milestone for women's hockey in India". hockeyindia.org. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Hockey India League returns with a bang after 7-Year hiatus; Men's and Women's franchises unveiled for HIL 2024-25". hockeyindia.org. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "From Kalinga to Birsa Munda: A Look at the Venues Hosting World's Best Hockey Teams". CNN-News18. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.