Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Anmol Ekka to lead India at Junior Hockey Asia Cup
Anmol Ekka has been chosen to be the captain of the Indian junior men's hockey team.
The team has 18 players and two extra backup players.
They will play in a big tournament called the AHF Junior Asia Cup.
The tournament will be held in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13.
Right now, the team is training in Bengaluru, India.
Their new coach is Frederic Soyez.
The team went to Belgium to practice against strong international teams.
They are also playing friendly matches against Malaysia's under-21 team.
The coach says the tournament is very important for the players to grow and improve.
He wants the team to play disciplined and attacking hockey while proving their country proud.
Anmol Ekka will captain the 18-member Indian junior men's hockey team at the AHF Junior Asia Cup.
The tournament will take place in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13.
The squad is training at the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru under newly appointed coach Frederic Soyez.
Preparations included an exposure tour to Belgium and friendly matches against the Malaysian U-21 team.
Coach Soyez said selection was based on consistent performances, attitude, and the ability to execute the game plan under pressure.
- Who
- Anmol Ekka and the 18-member Indian junior men's hockey team, coached by Frederic Soyez
- What
- India's junior men's hockey team will compete in the AHF Junior Asia Cup
- When
- August 30 to September 13
- Where
- Moqi, China
- Why
- To compete in a highly competitive tournament and support the development of young players
- Event
- AHF Junior Asia Cup
- Captain
- Anmol Ekka
- Squad size
- 18 members plus 2 alternate players
- Venue
- Moqi, China
- Dates
- August 30 - September 13
- Training base
- Sports Authority of India centre, Bengaluru
- Head coach
- Frederic Soyez
- Alternate players
- Arjun Santosh Hargude, Ritik Lakra