Hockey India announced a male group for the upcoming European leg Fih Hockey for League, which is to be held in Amstelveen, the Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium from 7 to 22 June 2025. The size of the group decreased from 32 to 24. The size of the group was 32 during the home foot of the tournament.
India will start its European leg with two matches against the Netherlands 7 and 9 June, followed by a double header against Argentina 11 and 12 June in Amstelveen. This will be followed by a trip to Antwerp to participate in Australia 14 and 15 June before facing Belgium 21 and 22 June.
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Speaking of the team selection, coach Craig Fulton said that this time they wanted to add more experience and the party is well trained. Fulton also said he wanted to draw several games and take the shooting and still earn points on the album.
“This time we wanted a little more experience in the group and I am really happy with the selection. The team was training well because we try to try to push the hardest and win a professional league. Because it is on the World Championship qualification, we want to try to get enough points to get into a good position.”
“We haven’t drawn any games in the tournament yet and I believe we have to turn our losses into draws and then go to a shootout, so if we don’t really achieve the desired results, we can get points on the record. time, “we conclude this time. “
India played Hockey Hockey for League 2024-25 in Bhubaneswar, where she earned 15 points with five victories in eight games and now stands third in the point table. The best team in Hockey Pro League will ensure direct qualification for the World Hockey Championship FIH 2026.
Indian male hockey team for FIH for League 2024-25 European foot:
Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karker
Defenders: Sumit, Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Yashdeep Siwach
Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh (VC), Rajinder Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh
Forward: Gurjant Singh, Abhishek, Shilaanand Lakra, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upiphyay, Dilpreet Singh, Suhjeet Singh
Published on:
May 22, 2025
