– Scheduled for 20 June-5 July 2015
New Delhi, 26 May 2015: Hockey India today announced the Indian Men Team for FIH Hockey World League Semi- Final to be played in Belgium from 20th June to 5th July 2015. The League featuring ten teams is divided in Pool A and Pool B. India is placed in Pool A along with France, Poland, Pakistan and Australia whereas China, Ireland, Malaysia, Great Britain and Belgium are sited in Pool B.
The 18-member squad will be captained by the very proficient midfielder Sardar Singh who has to his credit of 216 International caps. He will be supported by Vice-Captain PR Sreejesh. Playing their first match on 20 June 2015, India is slotted against France in their opening match of the tournament.
The Indian Men Hockey Team is all geared up and motivated for the upcoming challenge and looking forward to giving a tough time to the opponents on the field.
Speaking on the announcement of the team, India Chief Coach Paul van Ass said, “The team is full of confidence which they proved in the recent Japan series where they gave Japan a tough time and beat them 3-0. As they will be clashing with the finest of the teams, the boys are working upon their strategies and confident to put up a good show in the tournament. Their pool is tough but the boys are confident of putting up a great show. The team is excited to face Australia yet again.”
FIH Hockey World League Semi-Final is scheduled from 20th June- 05 July 2015. India will be seen clashing against France at 09:30 PM IST in their opening match of the tournament on 20 June 2015.
List of Indian Men Hockey Team –
GOALKEEPERS
1. PR Sreejesh
2. Harjot Singh
DEFENDERS
3. Manpreet Singh
4. Birendra Lakra
5. Kothajit Singh
6. VR Ragunath
7. Jasjit Singh Kular
8. Gurmail Singh
MIDFIELDERS
9. Gurbaj Singh
10. Dharamvir Singh
11. Sardar Singh
12. Chinglensana Singh
13. Lalit Upadhyay
FORWARDS
14. SV Sunil
15. Nikkin Thimmaiah
16. Yuvraj Walmiki
17. Akashdeep Singh
18. Ramandeep Singh
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