Fresh Faces Come in as India Hockey Announces Squad for Asian Champions Trophy

Indian Hockey has revealed the name of the 18-member team for the next Asian Champions edition that is scheduled in China. This new squad is a mix of young players and experienced Paris Olympic Bronze medal winners. In this championship, Lalit Upadhyay and Mandeep Singh will be on rest. 

Read the given article dedicated to the Hockey players announced for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy. 

Asian Champions Trophy: Indian Hockey Team

For the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy, the Indian Men’s Hockey squad of 18 members has been announced. It is scheduled to take place in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China from 8th September to 17th September this year. 

The Asian Champions Trophy will mark the presence of top Asian teams - India, Malaysia, Japan, Pakistan, India, and China, the host nations competing with each other. 

Indian Hockey Team in Upcoming Championship 2024

The Men’s Asian Champions Trophy is a competition that is organized by the Asian Hockey Federation. The Indian team will observe a blend of new players together with the well-experienced players from the Paris Olympic Bronze medal winners. This would be a thrilling tournament for the Indian Hockey team as they have won their last championship at the Paris Olympics. 

Who will be the captain and vice-captain for the Indian Hockey Team in the Asian Champions Trophy?

For the Indian team, Harmanpreet, the drag-flicker, will continue as the captain, and Vivek Sagar Prasad, the midfielder, will serve as the Vice-captain of the team. The newly announced team of 18 players will mark a new goal for the team with their performance in the tournament.

Who will be the Goalkeeper for the Indian Hockey Team in the Asian Champions Trophy?

PR Sreejesh, the star goalkeeper of the team, has taken the retirement from the team after the Olympics. The goalkeeping responsibilities will be shared between Suraj Karkera and Krishan Bahadur Pathak for the Asian Champions Trophy competitions. 

Defence Lineup Players

For the Indian Hockey team, the defense lineup players include Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, and Sumit, the experienced players.

Midfield Players

For the Indian Hockey team, the midfield players include Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Manpreet Singh, and Mohd. Raheel. It is believed that they will provide great strength to the core of the team. 

Forward Line Players

For the Indian Hockey team, the forward line players include Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, and Uttam Singh, the young players of the team. Gurjot Singh is also expected to make a debut in the national team in this tournament. 

Who is the Coach of the Indian Hockey team in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024?

Craig Fulton is the coach of the Indian Hockey squad in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024. The management has also decided to retain 10 players from the Paris Olympics squad.  Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Lalit Upadhyay will be on rest for the Asian Champions trophy this year. 

Indian Hockey Team Asian Championship 2024 Team List 

India will start their campaign against China on 8th September following the other matches against Japan, Malaysia, Korea, and Pakistan. This would be an important tournament for the Indian Hockey team as they have won their last championship at the Paris Olympics. 

Indian Hockey Squad for Asian Champions Trophy Full 2024

The Indian Hockey team in the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 consists of the following members:

• Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak & Suraj Karkera.
• Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, and Sumit.
• Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Manpreet Singh, and Mohammad Raheel Mouseen.
• Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, and Gurjot Singh.

Conclusion

The blog consists of details about the fresh faces of the Indian Hockey team announced for the Asian Championship 2024. Read the blog and learn about the list of 18-member squads who are selected for the Asian Championship, the upcoming hockey tournament organized by the Asian Hockey Federation. The Asian Championship Trophy is scheduled in China from 8th September to 17th September this year. 

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