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Nilakanta Sharma announces retirement from international hockey after Asian Champions Trophy. Photo credit: Hockey India Image Source: IANS
Nilakanta Sharma Announces Retirement From International Hockey After Asian Champions Trophy
Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium: Star midfielder Nilakanta Sharma on Tuesday announced that he will bring his illustrious international career to a close after India's campaign at the Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with Hockey India congratulating the Manipuri veteran for his contribution to Indian hockey.
Nilakanta, who hails from Manipur, made his 163rd international appearance in India's opening match against Bangladesh in front of a passionate crowd at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday. India won the match 13-0 with Nilakanta scoring one goal, his 20th in the international arena.
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