Hockey India Names 20-Member Squad for 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup
Hockey India announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, scheduled from August 15 to 30 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Harmanpreet Singh will captain the team, with veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh providing experience. The squad blends seasoned players and promising youth, selected based on recent performance. India is placed in Pool D alongside England, Pakistan, and Wales, with all pool matches in Amstelveen. Chief Coach Craig Fulton emphasized a tactical approach focused on consistent performance and a game-by-game mindset.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 21 Jul, 06:32 am. Other outlets followed.