Hockey India announces 40-member core probable for 63-day Junior Men’s National Coaching Camp

Hockey India on Friday announced the core probable group of 40 players for the upcoming Junior Men's National Coaching Camp, starting from June 16 at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Bengaluru. 

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Hockey India organized the camp after India's European tour

The camp is being held after the Indian junior men's team's European tour, where they played five matches against Belgium, Germany, and Netherlands club team Bredase Hockey Vereniging Push from May 20 to May 29.

India won against Belgium in European tour

During the tour, the Indian Hockey Team won 2–2 (4–2 SO) against Belgium in their first match but lost 2–3 in the second match against the same opponent. They suffered a 5–4 defeat against Bredase Hockey Vereniging. Against Germany, India lost 2–3 in the first game, but won 1–1 (3–1 SO) in the return match, which was also the final game of the tour.

Janardhana CB will lead the camp

The upcoming camp, led by coach Janardhana CB and under the supervision of Herman Kruis, High Performance Director, Hockey India, will run for 63 days, concluding on August 18.

“We have a talented group of players and the intensive training sessions will help them reach their full potential. Our goal is to develop a cohesive and formidable team ready to take on any challenge.” Janardhana said.

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40-member core probable:

Goalkeepers:

Prince Deep Singh, Bikramjit Singh, Ashwani Yadav, Adarsh G, Ali Khan.

Defenders: 

Sharda Nand Tiwari, Sukhvinder, Amir Ali, Rohit, Yogember Rawat, Manoj Yadav, Anmol Ekka, Prashant Barla, Akash Sorong, Sundaram Rajawat, Anand Y, Talem Priyo Barta.

Midfielders:

Ankit Pal, Rosan Kujur, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Mukesh Toppo, Thokchom Kingson Singh, Ritik Kujur, Ankush, Jeetpal, Chandan Yadav, Manmeet Singh , Vachan HA, Govind Nag, Bipin Billavara Ravi.

Forwards:

Mohit Karma, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Gurjot Singh, Mohd. Konain Dad, Prabhdeep Singh, Dilraj Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Zaid Khan, Gursewak Singh.