New Delhi: Hockey India announced 18-member men’s hockey team that will participate in the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. Tournament will be held at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai from August 2 to 12.
India’s matches
India will face South Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan and China in the group stage of the tournament. The Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 also serves as a preparatory event for his all-important 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
Hockey India announces the Squad for the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 which is a blend of youth and experience.
🗓️ 3rd August to 12th August 2023.
🏟️ MRK Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
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Indian team squad
The team continues to be led by drag-flicker ace and defender Harmanpreet Singh, with versatile midfielder Hardik Singh serving as vice-captain. PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak have been named as the team’s designated goalkeepers, while Jarmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar and Amit Rohidas have been named defenders.
Meanwhile, the midfield is led by Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh and Nilakanta Sharma. In addition, Manpreet Singh, who was appointed as a defender against Europe in the Pro League, will return to midfield.
Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sukjeet Singh and S. Karthi formed the front line. These forwards can score decisive goals, create scoring chances and put relentless pressure on the opposing defense.
Head coach Craig Fulton on team selection
Head coach Craig Fulton commented on the team selection, “We have carefully selected a team that has the potential to continue to perform well in the Asia Champions Trophy Chennai 2023.”
“The Indian men’s team selected for the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai is a mix of youth and experience. It is an exciting time for the team as tomorrow marks the start of the Spanish Ice Hockey Federation’s 100th Anniversary Tournament and International Tournament in Spain,” he added
Afterwards, they will head straight to Chennai to compete at home in the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023. The selected players are thrilled with the opportunity and look forward to playing in front of their enthusiastic home fans,” he signed off.
