DESCRIPTION:
* Defending Champions India have been clubbed with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan in Group A.
* Group B comprises of Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan.
* India play their opening match against Bangladesh on September 7, the second match against hosts Sri Lanka on September 9 and their last Group League match against Bhutan on September 11.
* Both the semifinals are scheduled for September 14
* The final is slated for September 16.
* Manipur mid-fielder Oinam Bembem Devi will lead a 20-member Indian team, which includes seven Odia girls (four from Odisha and three from Bihar).
INDIAN TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Sita Sharma (Odisha), Aditi Chauhan (Delhi).
Defenders: Ashem Romi Devi, Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Kangujam Rebika Devi (all Manipur); Alochana Senapati (Odisha), Suprava Samal (Bihar), Tuli Goon (West Bengal).
Midfielders: Yumnam Kamala Devi (Bihar), Supriya Routray, Lochana Munda (both Odisha), Yumlembam Premi Devi, Nameirakpam Montesori Chanu, Oinam Bembem Devi (all Manipur).
Forwards: Irom Prameshwori Devi, Salam Rinaroy Devi (both Manipur), Raju Suganya (Tamil Nadu), Laishram Naobi Chanu, Pinky Bompal Magar, Sasmita Malik (both Bihar).
Head Coach: Mohammad Shahid Jabbar (Odisha).
Assistant Coaches: Mutum Surmala Chanu (Manipur) & Pratima Biswas (West Bengal).
Goalkeeping Coach: Ranjeeta Mohanty (Odisha).
Physiotherapist: Khyati Sharma (Delhi).
Trainer: Poulami Ghosh (West Bengal).
Referee: Maria Piedade Rebello (Goa).
Manager: Sudeshna Mukherjee (West Bengal).