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Tribal quartet from Jharkhand in Asian Games hockey squad

Hockey India has announced the 20-member Indian women's hockey team for the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4. Four tribal players from Jharkhand—captain Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung, and Deepika Soreng, have earned their place in the national squad. While all four have previously represented India at the international level, this will be the first Asian Games appearance for Beauty Dungdung and Deepika Soreng, marking a significant milestone in their careers. Midfielder Salima Tete, who will lead the Indian side, has played more than 150 international matches and has been captaining the team for the past two years. Veteran defender Nikki Pradhan, with over 200 international appearances, continues to be a key pillar of India's defensive unit.

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States and Union Territories in India have Scheduled Tribes