Hockey India announces 24-member Indian men’s squad for FIH Pro League. Loktej Sports News

New Delhi, 1 February (Hindustan Times). Hockey India on Thursday announced a 24-member men’s squad for the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League 2023-24. The Bhubaneswar phase will start on February 10 and end on February 16 while the Rourkela phase will start on February 19 and end on February 25.

India will play Ireland, Netherlands, Spain and Australia twice each in both legs, starting their campaign against Spain on February 10. The team will be captained by Harmanpreet Singh, known for his drag-flicking skills, while midfielder Hardik Singh will be the vice-captain.

On the team selection, head coach Craig Fulton was quoted as saying by Hockey India, “We have carefully selected a well-balanced squad, which blends experienced expertise with the enthusiasm of youth. Our aim is to be able to compete at the highest level.” To create a cohesive unit.”

He said, “The FIH Pro League serves as an ideal platform to hone our strategies and gauge our skills against top-tier opponents. The importance of the league is paramount, with the champion earning a coveted spot at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.” Earn.”

He further added, “Additionally, it provides a valuable opportunity to pinpoint areas for improvement, playing a vital role in our preparations for the Paris Olympics. We believe that this competition will elevate our performance and give us confidence.” Will prepare to face the challenges that come with it.”

The Indian men’s hockey team is as follows:

goalkeeperR: PR Sreejesh, Krishna Bahadur Pathak.
defender: Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Vishnukant Singh.
midfielder: Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Neelkanth Sharma, Rabichandra Moirangthem.
Forward: Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sukhjit Singh, Abhishek, Akashdeep Singh, Arjit Singh Hundal.