New Delhi [India], April 20 : Hockey India on Monday named a 36-member core probable group for the upcoming senior men's national coaching camp, scheduled to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Bengaluru from April 20 to May 9, according to a release.
The coaching camp will focus on tactical cohesion, conditioning, and match-simulation sessions as the team aims to fine-tune its preparations in the lead-up to a busy international season, which includes the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025-56, World Cup, and Asian Games. Also, the squad will look to build rhythm, refine combinations, and strengthen depth across all departments, it added.
The goalkeeping unit features experienced names, including Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera and Pawan, alongside emerging talents such as Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar and Princedeep Singh, it added.
In defence, the team will be anchored by stalwarts like Harmanpreet Singh and Amit Rohidas, supported by Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit, and a promising pool comprising Poovanna Chandura Boby, Yashdeep Siwach, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, and Amandeep Lakra.
The midfield sees a strong blend of experience and youth, with Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Vivek Sagar Prasad leading the charge. They will be joined by Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, and Rosan Kujur, it added.
The forward line features an exciting mix of proven performers and rising stars, including Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Abhishek, and Sukhjeet Singh. They will be supported by Shilanand Lakra, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Angad Bir Singh, Uttam Singh, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage, and Maninder Singh.
List of 36-member core probable group for the upcoming Senior Men's National Coaching Camp:
Goalkeepers
1. Krishan Bahadur Pathak
2. Pawan
3. Suraj Karkera
4. Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar
5. Princedeep Singh
Defenders
6. Amit Rohidas
7. Jarmanpreet Singh
8. Sanjay
9. Harmanpreet Singh
10. Jugraj Singh
11. Sumit
12. Poovanna Chandura Boby
13. Yashdeep Siwach
14. Nilam Sanjeep Xess
15. Amandeep Lakra
Midfielders
16. Rajinder Singh
17. Manmeet Singh
18. Hardik Singh
19. Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh
20. Vivek Sagar Prasad
21. Vishnu Kant Singh
22. Raj Kumar Pal
23. Nilakanta Sharma
24. Rosan Kujur
25. Manpreet Singh
Forwards
26. Abhishek
27. Sukhjeet Singh
28. Shilanand Lakra
29. Mandeep Singh
30. Araijeet Singh Hundal
31. Angad Bir Singh
32. Uttam Singh
33. Selvam Karthi
34. Aditya Arjun Lalage
35. Maninder Singh
36. Dilpreet Singh.