Hockey India has announced a 39-member core probable group for the men’s national coaching camp, which will be held from August 21 to September 18 in Bengaluru.
The camp is being organized in preparation for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games, which will be held from September 23 to October 8 in China.
The list of players includes a mix of experienced and young players. The experienced players include Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Dilpreet Singh. The young players include Abhishek, Shilanand Lakra, and Pawan Rajbhar.
The camp will be conducted by the newly appointed chief coach of the Indian men’s hockey team, Graham Reid. Reid is a former Australian hockey player who has coached the Australian and South Korean national teams. He is known for his attacking style of hockey.
The camp will focus on improving the players’ fitness and skills. The players will also be put through a series of tactical drills. The camp will culminate in a practice match against the Indian junior men’s team on September 18.
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The Indian men’s hockey team is the defending champion of the Asian Games. They will be looking to win the gold medal again in Hangzhou. The team will be facing stiff competition from teams like South Korea, Japan, and Pakistan.
The camp is a good opportunity for the players to prepare for the Asian Games. The players will be able to work on their weaknesses and improve their strengths. The camp will also help the coaches to assess the players and select the final squad for the Asian Games.
The Indian men’s hockey team is a strong team with a good mix of experience and youth. They have the potential to win the gold medal in Hangzhou. The camp will be a good test for the team and will help them to fine-tune their preparations for the Asian Games.