Iftiqar hussain

IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia: Indian ice hockey team has touchdown in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, for the IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia Cup. The six-team tournament is scheduled to be held from April 27 to May 3.

The Indian side will be led by Gurtej Singh Bhatti, with Devansh Sharma and Iftiqar Hussain as alternate captains. The squad has its strongest representation from Chandigarh and Ladakh, with players also coming in from several other states across the country.

For this group, Bishkek is not just another tournament stop but an important test in the junior international circuit. The U18 campaign also comes at a point when Indian ice hockey is carrying stronger momentum than before.