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Roundglass Hockey Academy Heads to Kenya for Sikh Union Club Centenary Tournament

Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) is traveling to Kenya to participate in the Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary Celebrations Hockey Tournament 2026, scheduled from May 1 to May 9 in Nairobi. The tournament celebrates 100 years of the historic Sikh Union Club, which has played a key role in developing hockey in East Africa and producing Kenyan Olympians. RGHA will face a competitive lineup including Select U23, Satellites, Niger Flickers, Sikh Union Nairobi, and London Sikh Union in group-stage matches. The squad features goalkeepers Jashandeep Singh and Arshdeep Singh, along with other players like Prince Singh and Gurwinder Singh.

Key Points: Roundglass Hockey Academy in Nairobi for Sikh Union Tournament

  • RGHA to play in Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary Tournament (May 1-9)
  • Tournament marks 100 years of Sikh Union Club's hockey legacy
  • Squad includes goalkeepers Jashandeep Singh and Arshdeep Singh
  • Group matches include clashes against host club Sikh Union Nairobi and London Sikh Union
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Roundglass Hockey Academy to participate in Sikh Union hockey tournament in Nairobi

Roundglass Hockey Academy travels to Kenya to compete in the Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary Hockey Tournament from May 1-9, facing top teams for international exposure.

"The event will feature a highly competitive lineup of teams, providing the RGHA athletes with an invaluable opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage - Roundglass Hockey Academy"

Mohali, April 30

Roundglass Hockey Academy is set to embark on an exciting international tour as they travel to Kenya to participate in the Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary Celebrations Hockey Tournament 2026 which is scheduled from tomorrow, May 1 to May 9 at Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.

The prestigious tournament marks the 100-year anniversary of the historic Sikh Union Club. Celebrating a century of rich sporting heritage, the club holds immense significance in the global hockey landscape for its foundational role in developing the sport in East Africa and producing a legendary pipeline of Olympians for the Kenyan national team.

The event will feature a highly competitive lineup of teams, providing the RGHA athletes with an invaluable opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage and gain crucial exposure against diverse playing styles.

Following a string of impressive performances on the domestic circuit--including multiple recent national camp call-ups, a strong RGHA squad has been selected for the Kenya tour. The team is geared up for a demanding schedule of fixtures that will test their skills, resilience, and tactical adaptability in a vibrant, international hockey environment.

According to the official tournament schedule, Roundglass Hockey Academy will kick off their campaign against Select U23 on May 1. This will be followed by the match against Satellites on May 2. The squad will then face the Niger Flickers on May 4, before concluding their group-stage matches with two highly anticipated clashes against the host club Sikh Union Nairobi and London Sikh Union, on May 6 and 7 respectively.

RGHA Squad for Sikh Union Club Nairobi Centenary Celebrations Hockey Tournament 2026

Goalkeepers: Jashandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh

Defenders: Prince Singh, Amandeep Singh, Dilavarpreet Singh

Midfielders: Sunny Singh, Damanpreet Singh, Varinder Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Damandeep Singh, Om Rajnesh Saini

Forwards: Gurwinder Singh, Sukhmanpreet Singh, Sukhpreet Singh, Jarman Singh, Razzaq Ali, Jobanpreet Singh, Anurag Singh.

- ANI

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James A
Nice to see hockey still thriving in the Sikh diaspora. The Kenyan hockey scene has a unique legacy. Hope the lads learn from these diverse playing styles.
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Priya S
It's beautiful how hockey connects Punjab and East Africa. The Sikh Union Club's centenary is a big deal. RGHA should use this to build a pipeline for future international collaborations. But I do hope the academy focuses on grassroots development back home too.
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Siddharth J
Good initiative but the squad is very Punjabi-heavy. India is diverse - would like to see more representation from other states in such academies. Still, wishing the team all the best for this historic tournament!
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Emma D
A century of Sikh Union hockey! That's incredible. Really glad to see Indian academy teams getting these opportunities. The London Sikh Union match should be interesting - a clash of diaspora styles. 🏑
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Ramesh W
This is great for the sport. But I'm concerned about how many of these boys will actually make it to the national team. The system needs to provide pathways beyond just exposure. Still, kudos to Roundglass for investing in hockey.
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Tanya I
Wonderful to see our boys representing India abroad! The

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