The Aryavarth Express New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday named a 33-member core probable group for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp, scheduled to be held in Rourkela, Odisha, from February 1 to 7, according to an official release.
The camp will be a key part of India’s preparations for the upcoming phase of the FIH Men’s Pro League, which will be hosted at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela from February 10 to 15. The home leg will mark the beginning of India’s first international campaign of the year.
The selected players will assemble after the recently concluded Hero Hockey India League, which provided valuable competitive exposure to senior players and allowed young prospects to gain experience alongside top international talent.
The probable group includes four goalkeepers—Pawan, Suraj Karkera, Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar and Princedeep Singh.
The defensive unit features Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sumit, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Yashdeep Siwach, Nilam Sanjeep Xess and Amandeep Lakra.
In midfield, the selected players are Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Vishnu Kant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma and Rosan Kujur.
The forward line comprises Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Angad Bir Singh, Uttam Singh, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage and Maninder Singh.
Speaking ahead of the camp, Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton said the squad has been rotated following the Hero Hockey India League to manage player workload and reward strong performances.
“Post the Hero Hockey India League, we felt this was the right time to rotate the squad. We’ve rested a few senior players to manage workload, while rewarding performances from players who’ve earned their opportunity. The Pro League legs in Rourkela and Hobart are an important part of the selection process as we move towards finalising the World Cup and Asian Games squad,” Fulton said.
