Hockey India Names Men's Squad for 2026 Asian Games in Japan
Hockey India announced the 20-member men's squad for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. Harmanpreet Singh will captain the team, with veteran Manpreet Singh providing experience. The squad combines seasoned players and emerging talent, including a recent change with Raj Kumar Pal replacing Aditya Arjun Lalage. India, defending champions from 2023, are drawn in Pool A and aim to qualify for the 2028 LA Olympics. Chief Coach Craig Fulton emphasized the team's experience and Olympic ambitions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 29 Jul, 07:49 am. Other outlets followed.