On Wednesday Hockey India announced a 16-member Indian men’s hockey team that will compete for the top honours at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled from 26th July to 11th August 2024.
With five Olympic debutants in the squad, the team will continue to be led by ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh, with midfielder Hardik Singh as the vice-captain.
Harmanpreet is all set to play in his third Olympics, having debuted as the youngest member of the Indian squad at the 2016 Rio Olympics and contributing to the bronze medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The squad also features veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and midfielder Manpreet Singh, both of whom will be making their fourth Olympic appearance. Jarmanpreet Singh, Sanjay, Raj Kumar Pal, Abhishek, and Sukhjeet Singh are the five players who are set to make their Olympic debut in Paris.
Speaking on the team selection, chief coach Craig Fulton said, ‘The selection process for the Paris Olympics’ squad was competitive due to the depth of talent within our ranks, however, I am confident that every player chosen will bring their best to Paris’.
He added, ‘This squad embodies a perfect blend of experienced players and promising young talents, giving us the versatility and energy required to tackle the challenges ahead’.
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