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Raj Kumar replaces Lagale in Asian Games hockey squad
The Indian men's hockey team has made one change to their squad for the Asian Games.
Raj Kumar Pal is back in the team, replacing Aditya Arjun Lagale.
The team is led by Harmanpreet Singh and includes experienced players like Manpreet Singh.
They will play in Pool A against teams like Japan, Korea, and Bangladesh.
The goal is to win and qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
The first match is against Indonesia on September 20.
Raj Kumar Pal replaces Aditya Arjun Lagale in the Asian Games squad.
Harmanpreet Singh continues as captain.
The team includes experienced players like Manpreet Singh.
India is in Pool A with Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
The goal is to win and qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
- Who
- Indian men's hockey team
- What
- Squad change for Asian Games
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- When
- September 19 to October 4
- Why
- To qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics
Team Selection
World Cup Squad
Squad Changes
Team Selection
Raj Kumar Pal replaces Aditya Arjun Lagale in the Asian Games squad.
World Cup Squad
Lagale remains in the World Cup squad.
Key facts
- Event
- Asian Games
- Dates
- September 19 to October 4
- Location
- Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
- Captain
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Coach
- Craig Fulton
- Pool A Opponents
- Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia
- First Match
- September 20 against Indonesia
Quotes
Harmanpreet Singh
Captain of the Indian men’s hockey team
“The Indian squad selected for the Asian Games is very experienced. We look forward to the challenge of playing in Japan where the winner qualifies for the LA 2028 Olympics, and that is the ultimate goal for us as a team and as a nation.”
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“Be it the youngsters or the senior players, I have complete faith in all the players to make good use of the opportunities they get. The main target is to not take pressure, enjoy the game and understand your responsibilities.”
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