The Orange-born defender, a veteran of more than 200 international caps, was named in Australia's squad along with Parkes' Mariah Williams, while Lithgow's Lachlan Sharp was named in the men's outfit too.

This year's rescheduled event in Tokyo will be Bone's second appearance at the Olympics after also representing at Rio in 2016, with the Hockeyroos gunning to redeem themselves after a disappointing finish in Brazil that year.

The 33-year-old's selection, and the team announcement, comes long after the squad was initially selected last year before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games' cancellation, also threatening to pose a hurdle for selection.

However Bone shone in Australia's Trans-Tasman Series win, the Hockeyroos thumping the Black Sticks 3-1 in the final after playing three consecutive draws leading into the decider.

Bone is one of seven two-time Olympians to be named in the squad while Emily Chalker has been selected to compete at her third games, with another eight picked to make their first appearances on arguably the world's biggest stage.

Hockeyroos head coach Katrina Powell, a two-time Olympian herself in 1996 and 2000, was stoked to officially announce the squad on Monday and is excited to see what the group can put together, with a gold medal the ultimate goal.

"There is a lot of talent in this group - a lot of potential, drive, enthusiasm and passion, so if we can harness all of that in what will be really tough conditions in Tokyo, you never know what can happen," Powell said.

"There is some experience that both I and (assistant coach) Katie Allen can bring directly to the group. But everyone's Olympic experience is really different, so these players need to be themselves and be authentic.

"Given the matches we've just played against New Zealand and the different combinations on the field in each game, coupled with the team doing well is an indicator of how difficult it was to pick this team.

"To have those names on the sheet makes Tokyo very real and I'm really excited about the opportunity that's ahead of us."

Stephanie Kershaw, from Townsville, was another to be named in the Hockeyroos' squad, an exciting selection after she ruled out of contention for Rio with injury.

"I'm over the moon and beyond excited," Kershaw said.

"It means everything to make this team. It's obviously a different experience this time around, but I'm grateful for the opportunity and that the Olympics are still going ahead."

"This Hockeyroos squad all have our common goal to win a gold medal. It's a really talented group, so it will be awesome to see the kind of performances we can put out in Tokyo."

The Tokyo Olympic Games begin on July 23, with the hockey tournaments to begin the following day.

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