Hockey India has unveiled its 18-member junior men’s team for the Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia, with defender Rohit stepping up as captain to lead the young squad.
The team features a solid mix of talent: goalkeepers Bikramjit Singh and Princedeep Singh; defenders Rohit (C), Talem Priyobarta, Anmol Ekka, Amir Ali, Sunil P B, and Ravneet Singh; midfielders Ankit Pal, Thounaojam Ingalemba Luwang, Adrohit Ekka, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Rosan Kujur, and Manmeet Singh; and forwards Arshdeep Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Ajeet Yadav, and Gurjot Singh.
Coach PR Sreejesh shared his excitement about the group’s preparation. “The team has been training hard for the Sultan of Johor Cup,” he said. “We’ve got a strong lineup, and with the Junior World Cup on the horizon, this event offers a perfect chance for our players to face tough rivals and build international experience. We’re eager to deliver a strong showing in Malaysia.”
India grabbed a bronze medal at last year’s tournament and now aims to climb higher. The junior men’s hockey team kicks off its campaign against Great Britain on October 11, then takes on New Zealand the next day, October 12. Matches against Pakistan (October 14), Australia (October 15), and host Malaysia (October 17) follow in the round-robin stage. The top two teams advance to the final on October 18.
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