In the history of Odisha’s hockey all together 10 players of the State got a call from the Hockey India to join the senior national camp ahead of various international events.
The ten members included with Deep Grace Ekka, Sunita Lakra, Rashmita Minz, Namita Toppo, Lilima Minzand Anupa Barla are six women players, while Nilam Sanjeep Xess, the young defender from Sundargarh, Odisha who led the Indian team to U-18 Asia Cup win in 2016, has been elevated to the Senior Core Group. He will train alongside of Odisha defenders Amit Rohidas, Dipsan Tirkey and Berendar Lakra.