Hockey India has dropped a major update, announcing 36 probable players for the Senior Men’s National Coaching Camp starting April 20 in Bengaluru’s SAI facility, extending to May 9. This gathering is pivotal as the team gears up for a grueling slate of tournaments including the FIH Pro League Europe 2025-26, World Cup, and Asian Games.
Focus areas include tactical alignment, physical conditioning, and simulated games to mimic high-stakes pressure. The objective? Strengthen cohesion, polish skills, and ensure every player hits peak form across positions.
In goal, seasoned campaigners Krishna Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera, and Pawan share duties with promising Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar and Prince Deep Singh, creating a competitive environment for the number one spot.
The backline is fortified by Harmanpreet Singh and Amit Rohidas, with Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit providing steel. Young guns Poovanna Chandura Bobby, Yashdeep Siwach, Nilam Sanjeep Jes, and Amandeep Lakra bring agility and potential.
Midfield maestros Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad orchestrate play, aided by Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, and Roshan Kujur. Expect fluid transitions and creative sparks.
Up top, the forwards pack punch with Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Mandeep Singh, and Dilpreet Singh leading raids, flanked by Shilanand Lakra, Arjun Singh Hundal, Angad Bir Singh, Uttam Singh, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage, and Maninder Singh.
Here’s the complete probable group:
Goalkeepers: Krishna Bahadur Pathak, Pawan, Suraj Karkera, Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar, Prince Deep Singh.
Defenders: Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sumit, Poovanna Chandura Bobby, Yashdeep Siwach, Nilam Sanjeep Jes, Amandeep Lakra.
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Vishnu Kant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Roshan Kujur, Manpreet Singh.
Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Arjun Singh Hundal, Angad Bir Singh, Uttam Singh, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Maninder Singh, Dilpreet Singh.
This camp isn’t just training; it’s the foundation for India’s ambitious push in international hockey, blending veterans’ wisdom with the next generation’s fire.
