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Hockey India has officially announced the 18-player squad for the Junior Men's team. Defender Rohit will lead the team as captain in the upcoming Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. Coach PR Sreejesh stated that the tournament is a vital rehearsal for the Junior World Cup. India begins its campaign on October 11th against Great Britain.

Key Points: Hockey India Names Rohit Captain for Junior Men's Sultan of Johor Cup

  • India aims to build on their bronze medal performance from the previous tournament
  • The team faces rivals Pakistan and Australia in a challenging group stage
  • The squad features a mix of defenders, midfielders, and forwards for a balanced attack
  • The tournament serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming Junior Hockey World Cup
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Hockey India announces 18-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team

Coach PR Sreejesh leads the 18-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team to Malaysia for the Sultan of Johor Cup, a key rehearsal for the Junior World Cup.

"This tournament will be a good platform... to test themselves against strong opponents. - PR Sreejesh, India Junior Men's Hockey Team Coach"

New Delhi, September 23

Hockey India, on Monday, announced the 18-member Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team set to participate in the upcoming edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. Defender Rohit has been named as Captain, as per the Hockey India website.

The squad includes Goalkeepers Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh; Defenders Rohit, Talem Priyobarta, Anmol Ekka, Amir Ali, Sunil P B, and Ravneet Singh; Midfielders Ankit Pal, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Adrohit Ekka, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Rosan Kujur, and Manmeet Singh; and Forwards Arshdeep Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Ajeet Yadav, and Gurjot Singh.

India Junior Men's Hockey Team Coach, PR Sreejesh, said, "The team has been preparing well for the Sultan of Johor Cup. We have a good team, and with the Junior World Cup coming up, this tournament will be a good platform and rehearsal for the players to test themselves against strong opponents and gain valuable international experience. We are looking forward to putting up a good performance in Malaysia."

India won the bronze medal in the previous edition of the tournament and will look to build on that performance this year. They will begin their campaign against Great Britain on 11th October, followed by a clash with New Zealand on 12th October.

They will then face Pakistan on 14th October, Australia on 15th October, and conclude their round-robin stage with a contest against hosts Malaysia on 17th October. The top two teams in the standings will advance to the Final, scheduled for 18th October.

1. Bikramjit Singh

2. Princedeep Singh

3. Rohit (C)

4. Talem Priyobarta

5. Anmol Ekka

6. Amir Ali

7. Sunil P B

8. Ravneet Singh

9. Ankit Pal

10. Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang

11. Adrohit Ekka

12. Araijeet Singh Hundal

13. Rosan Kujur

14. Manmeet Singh

15. Arshdeep Singh

16. Sourabh Anand Kushwaha

17. Ajeet Yadav

18. Gurjot Singh

19. Vivek Lakra

20. Shardanand Tiwari

21. Thockchom Kingson Singh

22. Rohit Kullu

23. Dilraj Singh.

- ANI

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Priya S
Coach Sreejesh's experience will be invaluable for these young players. The match against Pakistan on 14th October will be crucial - hope our boys bring their A-game! Wishing them all the success.
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Aman W
Good squad selection, but I'm a bit concerned about the experience level. Australia and Great Britain have strong junior programs. Hope the team gets proper match practice before the tournament.
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see Indian hockey continuing to develop young talent! The mix of names shows how hockey unites different communities across India. Best of luck to the team!
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Vikram M
Bronze last year, gold this year! That should be the target. The match schedule is tough with back-to-back games, but our boys have the talent. Jai Hind! 🏅
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Nikhil C
Good to see representation from northeastern states in the team. Hockey has strong roots there. Hope these young players get the exposure they need to become future stars.
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Michael C
Impressive to see India's hockey development program producing such young talent. The Sultan of Johor Cup is a great platform. Looking forward to seeing how they perform against international teams.

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