Raj Kumar Replaces Lalage as India Make One Change in Asian Games-Bound Hockey Squad
Raj Kumar Pal is added to India's 20-member Asian Games hockey squad, with Aditya Arjun Lalage selected for the World Cup.
- Hockey India announced its 20-member men's hockey squad for the Asian Games on Wednesday, with captain Harmanpreet Singh leading the defending champions and midfielder Raj Kumar Pal replacing Aditya Arjun Lalage.
- Team management swapped Pal for Lalage, who is preparing for next month's World Cup. The squad aims to secure gold in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, ensuring direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
- Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh adds crucial experience to a squad blending established stars with emerging talent. The 20-member team includes goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards selected to maximize competitive depth.
- Defending champions India face Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia in Pool A. The team begins its campaign against Indonesia on September 20 at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Kakamigahara.
- Twelve teams will compete for gold at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium starting September 19, with the tournament serving as direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics. Chief coach Craig Fulton stated he has "complete faith in all the players to make good use of the opportunities they get.
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Times of IndiaRaj Kumar replaces Lalage as India make one change in Asian Games-bound hockey squad
Raj Kumar Pal replaces Aditya Arjun Lalage in India's 20-member hockey squad. Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the experienced team in Japan. The squad blends established stars with promising young players for the tournament. India aims to win gold and qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics. The team begins its campaign against Indonesia on September 20.
Raj Kumar Pal Returns To India's Asian Games Hockey Squad
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