Hockey India Names Squad For Asian Champions Trophy 2026; Harmanpreet To Captain, Pathak Returns
New Delhi, Oct 13: Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian men’s squad for the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side after guiding India to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time. The…
New Delhi, October 13: Hockey India announced the Indian men's squad for the Asian Champions Trophy 2026 on Tuesday, with Captain Harmanpreet Singh leading the team. The squad will compete in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. The roster retains the core players who achieved success at the Asian Games in Japan, where India defended their continental crown for the first time.
Two reserve players, Vishnu Kant Singh and Angad Bir Singh, have also been named. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak has returned to the squad, while young defender Amandeep Lakra and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage have earned another opportunity. Coach Craig Fulton expressed excitement about the return of international hockey to Punjab, a state with a deep-rooted connection to the sport.
The tournament marks the beginning of international hockey in the region and presents an opportunity for the Indian team to build on their recent success and secure another title.
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