Odisha Warriors (Odia: ଓଡ଼ିଶା ୱାରିୟର୍ସ) is a professional field hockey franchise team based in Rourkela, Odisha.[1] Owned by Navoyam Sports Ventures, the franchise competes in the Hockey India League.[2]

Ownership

On 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

Main article: Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium
Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium, home of the Warriors.

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

As of 23 January 2025[5]
No. Player Nationality Salary
Goalkeepers
19 Jocelyn Bartram  Australia ₹15 lakh (US$17,000)
24 Engil Harsha Rani Minz  India ₹2 lakh (US$2,300)
25 Madhuri Kindo  India ₹3.4 lakh (US$3,900)
Defenders
1 Jyoti Chhatri  India ₹5 lakh (US$5,700)
3 Deep Grace Ekka  India ₹10 lakh (US$11,000)
4 Claire Colwill  Australia ₹13 lakh (US$15,000)
14 Anjali Barwa  India ₹2 lakh (US$2,300)
21 Kaitlin Nobbs  Australia ₹10 lakh (US$11,000)
50 Ishika Chaudhary  India ₹16 lakh (US$18,000)
Midfielders
5 Sonika Tandi  India ₹5.4 lakh (US$6,200)
7 Neha Goyal (C)  India ₹10 lakh (US$11,000)
8 Yibbi Jansen  Netherlands ₹29 lakh (US$33,000)
12 Nisha Warsi  India ₹2.6 lakh (US$3,000)
16 Victoria Sauze  Argentina ₹6.8 lakh (US$7,800)
18 Lilly Stoffelsma  Germany ₹7 lakh (US$8,000)
22 Baljeet Kaur  India ₹10 lakh (US$11,000)
Forwards
2 Galuja Nandini  India ₹5 lakh (US$5,700)
6 Annu  India ₹10 lakh (US$11,000)
9 Sadhna Sengar  India ₹2.1 lakh (US$2,400)
13 Kanika Siwach  India ₹3.1 lakh (US$3,500)
15 Freeke Moes  Netherlands ₹10 lakh (US$11,000)
20 Michelle Fillet  Netherlands ₹6.8 lakh (US$7,800)
23 Sakshi Rana  India ₹7 lakh (US$8,000)
45 Rutuja Pisal  India ₹4.9 lakh (US$5,600)

Personnel

Technical staff

As of 28 December 2024[6]
Position Name Ref.
Head Coach Netherlands Janneke Schopman [7]
Assistant Coach Northern Ireland David Williamson [6]
Assistant Coach India Lilima Minz [6]
Stand-In Manager [6]
Team Manager India Vandana Uikey [6]
Physiotherapist India Rakhi Darne [6]
Physical Trainer India Priya Yadav [6]

Coaching history

Name Nationality Period
Janneke Schopman  Netherlands 2025–

Statistics

As of 26 January 2025[8]

Overall

Edition Matches Won Draw Lost Shootout GF GA Win%
W L
2025 7 3 3 1 2 2 13 6 42.85%

Performance by opposition

Opposition Matches Won Lost Shootout GF GA
W L
Delhi SG Pipers 2 1 0 0 1 5 1
Rarh Bengal Tigers 2 1 0 1 0 5 2
Soorma Hockey Club 3 1 1 1 0 3 3

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Nationality Goals
1 Yibbi Jansen  Netherlands 5
2 Baljeet Kaur  India 2
Freeke Moes  Netherlands
Rutaja Dadaso Pisal  India
3 Michelle Fillet  Netherlands 1
Neha Goyal  India

See also

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Odisha Warriors - Hockey India League". Hockey India. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Odisha Warriors - Team Staff". 23 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Women's HIL auction: Savita and Salima picked up by Soorma Hockey Club, Janneke Schopman returns as Odisha coach". The Indian Express. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Odisha Warriors - Hockey India League". Hockey India. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odisha_Warriors
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