Birthday girl Kirandeep aiming to make Asian Games squad

15-year-old Kirandeep Kaur selected to play for the National Womens team hockey. She is the youngest player selected for the team.

KUALA LUMPUR: Forward Kirandeep Kaur (pic), who turns 15 today, wants to win a place in the women’s hockey squad for the Asian Games in Jakarta from Aug 18-Sept 2.

She’s among 20 players named by national coach K. Dharmaraj for a five-match playing tour in Brisbane to prepare for the Games. The matches will be played from July 23-29.