Four women hockey players from Odisha have been selected in the 17-member national women’s hockey team. They will play a four-nation tournament in Darwin, Australia, from May 30. Defenders Sunita Lakra and Deep Grace Ekka, midfielder Namita Toppo and striker Lilima Minz will take part in the tournament in Australia, which is seen as a preparation for the upcoming Rio Olympics.
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