Indian Hockey Men’s National Camp: New List Of 40 Players Out

The Indian Hockey Senior Men’s National coaching camp members have been streamlined by Hockey India. The governing body has revealed a list of trimmed 40-member core group for the ongoing camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru. 

The Indian Hockey men’s national camp initially featured 54 probables. After a week of rigorous assessment, the squad has now been downsized to 40 players based on their recent performances.

While 38 players from the previous core group have been retained, two new players have earned their call-ups in the Indian Hockey men’s national camp  owing to stellar performances in the 15th Senior Men’s National Championship and during the early days of the camp.

List of 40-member core group announced by Indian Hockey men’s national coaching camp

Goalkeepers 

1. Krishan B Pathak
2. Suraj Karkera
3. Pawan
4. Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar

Defence 

1. Amit Rohidas
2. Varun Kumar
3. Jugraj Singh
4. Nilam Sanjeep Xess
5. Amandeep Lakra
6. Harmanpreet Singh
7. Jarmanpreet Singh
8. Sanjay
9. Yashdeep Siwach
10. Mohammed Raheel Mouseen
11. Pratap Lakra (New)

Midfielders

1. Raj Kumar Pal
2. Nilakanta Sharma
3. Hardik Singh
4. Sumit
5. Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh
6. Poovanna Chandura Boby
7. Rajinder Singh
8. Vishnu Kant Singh
9. Manpreet Singh
10. Vivek Sagar Prasad
11. Shamsher Singh

Forward 

1. Gurjant Singh
2. Abhishek
3. Shilanand Lakra
4. Aditya Arjun Lalage
5. Boby Singh Dhami
6. Selvam Karthi
7. Sunil Jojo
8. Mandeep Singh
9. Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
10. Dilpreet Singh
11. Sukhjeet Singh
12. Sudeep Chirmako
13. Angad Bir Singh
14. Uttam Singh (New)

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Indian Men’s Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton highlighted the significance of maintaining competitive intensity and praised the inclusivity of the selection process. “The decision to trim the group to 40 was not easy, but it reflects the high standards we’re aiming for. The players have shown tremendous effort and focus. Those selected have proven themselves not only in national championships but also through their attitude in training,” Fulton said.

“This group gives us depth across all departments, and I’m particularly pleased with how the young players are stepping up and challenging the more experienced names. It’s a good sign ahead of our preparation phase for major upcoming tournaments,” he added.