The upcoming camp is a crucial preparatory phase for the Indian team as they gear up for two major international assignments - the Australia tour and the all-important Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7. The winner of the Asia Cup will earn direct qualification for the FIH Hockey Men\u2019s World Cup 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite a disappointing FIH Hockey Pro League 2024\/25 campaign in Europe, where India secured just one win from eight matches and finished eighth in the league, the coaching staff remains focused on rebuilding momentum and addressing key areas ahead of the upcoming tournaments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The goalkeeping unit remains unchanged with Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, and Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar continuing their roles between the posts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s defensive line will be marshalled by Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, and Yashdeep Siwach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The midfield features a balance of youth and experience, comprising Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Poovanna Chandura Boby, Rajinder Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Shamsher Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The forward line has plenty of firepower, with Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Selvam Karthi, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Uttam Singh, and Angad Bir Singh all being part of the camp.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of the camp, Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team chief coach Craig Fulton said, \u201cReflecting on our Pro League matches in Europe, we felt the squad competed well in every game, but we didn\u2019t finish strong \u2014 something we had done effectively in Bhubaneswar. That\u2019s an area we know we need to improve.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur objectives for this next training camp are clear \u2014 to keep building on our \u2018defend to counter to win\u2019 approach. There\u2019s still work to be done, but it\u2019s an exciting time as we prepare for the Asia Cup in Bihar. Winning that tournament would mean direct qualification for the World Cup, and that\u2019s a big motivation for all of us,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 33-member list for the senior men's camp:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, Mohith H S.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defenders: Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach, Amandeep Lakra.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goalkeepers: Krishan B Pathak, Suraj Karkera, Pawan, Mohith H S.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forwards: Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Aditya Arjun Lagage, Selvam Karthi, Uttam Singh, Angad Bir Singh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n