In the recent trails conducted by this sports organization, finest players from all over India were selected as the part of the Indian Woodball Team to participate in the 3rd Beach Woodball World Cup Championship 2023 & 23rd Malaysia Woodball International Open Championship 2023 wherein Mr. Sudeep Manwatkar was announced as the team captain.
The tournament is scheduled in Pahang, Malaysia from 26th- 31s July 2023 where a 18 players 12 Men & 6 Women) from all over India are selected to participate in this Mega Event.
There will be more than 25 countries competing in this Championship namely Korea, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Uganda, Kenya, Malaysia and Pakistan, Denmark, Mongolia, Peru, Etc.
Later, in the next quarter this year, the Woodball Men’s Squad Will participate in the 12th Asian Cup Woodball Championship 2023 scheduled in Shaoxing, China.
The announced Indian Squad by the Woodball Association of India is-
Men’s
1. Bharat Kumar- Gujarat
2. Deepak Kumar Agrawal- Chattisgarh
3. Dinesh Kumar- Rajasthan
4. Gajendra Singh Naruka- Rajasthan
5. Harshal Wankhede- Maharashtra
6. Kapil kumar Sahu- Uttarakhand
7. Jitendra Patel- Chattisgarh
8. Roshan Gurjar- Rajasthan
9. Rohit Singh – Haryana
10. Shringee Sharma- Chattisgarh
11. Sudeep Manwatkar- Maharashtra (Captain)
12. Vikram Pal- Rajasthan
Women’s
1. Anamika Shukla- Chattisgarh
2. Arpita Upadhyay- Uttarakhand
3. Chain Kumari Nishad- Chattisgarh
4. Mayuri Gadge- Maharashtra
5. Nikita Yadav- Haryana
6. Pooja Chaudhary- Chattisgarh (Captain)
About Indian Woodball Association:
The Indian Woodball Association is the governing body for woodball in India. Committed to promoting and developing the sport across the country, the association organizes events, training programs, and competitions to encourage widespread participation and skill enhancement. The Indian Woodball Association strives to build a strong woodball community in India and foster international collaborations to elevate the sport’s recognition and popularity.
The Indian Woodball Association expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all the players, coaches, and supporters who have contributed to the growth and development of woodball in India. Their dedication and unwavering commitment have played a pivotal role in securing the country’s participation in this international event.
The 3rd Beach Woodball World Cup Championship promises to be an exhilarating platform for showcasing India’s talent in woodball. The Indian Woodball Association is confident that its team will exhibit remarkable skills, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, fostering the spirit of fair play and strengthening the bond among woodball enthusiasts worldwide.
The association extends its sincere appreciation to the tournament organizers, sponsors, and the host country for their efforts in organizing this grand event. Their support and dedication are instrumental in creating a memorable experience for all participants.
The Indian Woodball Association encourages supporters to rally behind the national team during the championship and join in celebrating this remarkable milestone for Indian woodball.
For further information and updates on the Indian Woodball Association’s journey in the 3rd Beach Woodball World Cup Championship, please visit our official website www.woodballindia.com or contact our media relations team at [email protected]
We send the best wishes for a spectacular performance of the Indian Woodball Team and to the captain, Sudeep Manwatkar to bring Pride and Laurels to our Nation India.
