{"id":42795,"date":"2024-08-28T10:11:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T10:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/india-announces-18-member-mens-hockey-team-for-asian-champions-trophy-pragativadi-odisha-news-breaking-news-odisha-latest-odisha-news-n-f-times\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T10:11:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T10:11:22","slug":"india-announces-18-member-mens-hockey-team-for-asian-champions-trophy-pragativadi-odisha-news-breaking-news-odisha-latest-odisha-news-n-f-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/india-announces-18-member-mens-hockey-team-for-asian-champions-trophy-pragativadi-odisha-news-breaking-news-odisha-latest-odisha-news-n-f-times\/","title":{"rendered":"India Announces 18-Member Men\u2019s Hockey Team for Asian Champions Trophy | Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News &#8211; N.F Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi: <\/strong>Hockey India has announced an 18-member squad for the esteemed Asian Champions Trophy, set to commence in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China from September 8 to September 17, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature Asia\u2019s elite hockey nations\u2014India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and host nation China\u2014competing for the title.<\/p>\n<p>India, the reigning champions, will be captained by the skilled drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, with the seasoned midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad serving as Vice-Captain.<\/p>\n<p>The team includes goalkeepers Krishan Bahadur Pathak and Suraj Karkera, while defenders Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, and Sumit will fortify the backline.<\/p>\n<p>The midfield will be composed of Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Manpreet Singh, and Mohd. Raheel, complemented by a youthful forward line spearheaded by Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, and newcomer Gurjot Singh.<\/p>\n<p>This squad, blending seasoned players and fresh talent, includes ten athletes from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games bronze-winning team, while five\u2014including Hardik Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Shamsher Singh, and Gurjant Singh\u2014are being rested.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fact-box\">\n<h5 class=\"main-title\">Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team:<\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"sub-title\">Goalkeepers:<\/h5>\n<p>1. Krishan Bahadur Pathak<\/p>\n<p>2. Suraj Karkera<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"sub-title\">Defenders:<\/h5>\n<p>3. Jarmanpreet Singh<\/p>\n<p>4. Amit Rohidas<\/p>\n<p>5. Harmanpreet Singh (C)<\/p>\n<p>6. Jugraj Singh<\/p>\n<p>7. Sanjay<\/p>\n<p>8. Sumit<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"sub-title\">Midfielders:<\/h5>\n<p>9. Raj Kumar Pal<\/p>\n<p>10. Nilakanta Sharma<\/p>\n<p>11. Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC)<\/p>\n<p>12. Manpreet Singh<\/p>\n<p>13. Mohd. Raheel Mouseen<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"sub-title\">Forwards:<\/h5>\n<p>14. Abhishek<\/p>\n<p>15. Sukhjeet Singh<\/p>\n<p>16. Araijeet Singh Hundal<\/p>\n<p>17. Uttam Singh<\/p>\n<p>18. Gurjot Singh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] New Delhi: Hockey India has announced an 18-member squad for the esteemed Asian Champions Trophy, set to commence in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China from September 8 to September 17, 2024. The event will feature Asia\u2019s elite hockey nations\u2014India, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and host nation China\u2014competing for the title. 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