Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Karthi Eyes India Hockey Comeback After Europe Tour Learnings
Karthi, a hockey player, is trying to play for India again after being on the India 'A' team's tour of Europe.
He learned a lot on the tour, which included wins and losses against different teams.
He's been working with the coaches to improve his game, especially how he plays without the ball.
Karthi is hoping to make it back into the main India team and is working hard to achieve that goal.
He last played for the senior team in 2023, and is working to improve his game with help from the coaches.
Karthi Selvam hopes to return to the Senior India men's hockey squad.
He gained experience on the recent India 'A' tour of Europe.
The India 'A' team had wins against Ireland and France, and losses against England, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Karthi credits the coaching team for helping refine his game, particularly off-the-ball tactics.
He aims to break into the India side again.
- Who
- Karthi Selvam, a Tamil Nadu forward, and the India 'A' hockey team.
- What
- Karthi Selvam is hoping to return to the Senior India men’s hockey squad after playing for India 'A' in Europe.
- When
- Karthi last represented the senior India side at the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai in 2023. The India 'A' tour of Europe was recent.
- Where
- The India 'A' team toured Europe and is now back at the SAI centre in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Karthi believes the experience on the recent India 'A' tour has boosted his chances of playing for India again.
- Player
- Karthi Selvam
- Sport
- Hockey
- Last Senior India Appearance
- 2023 Asian Champions Trophy
- Team
- India 'A'
- Location of current training
- SAI centre in Bengaluru