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Hockey India Announces Harmanpreet-led 20-man Squad For Asian Games
Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium: Hockey India on Wednesday named a 20-member Indian men's hockey squad for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with star defender Harmanpreet Singh set to captain the defending champions at the continental showpiece from September 19 to October 4.
Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, India's most-capped player, has been included to provide experience to a squad that combines established internationals with emerging talent as India bids to retain the gold medal it won at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023 under Harmanpreet's leadership.
The goalkeeping responsibilities will be shared by Mohith HS and Suraj Karkera. The defensive unit features Jarmanpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit and Yashdeep Siwach.
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