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Harmanpreet Singh to lead India at 2026 Asian Champions Trophy
India named an 18-player men’s hockey squad for the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy, which will be held in Punjab.
Harmanpreet Singh will captain the team, coached by Craig Fulton.
India enters the tournament after beating Malaysia to retain its gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games.
The competition runs from October 27 to November 5, with India, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, China and Bangladesh taking part.
India begins against Bangladesh in Jalandhar on October 27.
The squad also has two reserves, Vishnu Kant Singh and Angad Bir Singh.
India’s Asian Games gold also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Harmanpreet Singh will lead India’s 18-member squad at the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy.
The tournament will be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5.
India will begin its campaign against Bangladesh in Jalandhar on October 27.
Malaysia, Japan, Korea, China and Bangladesh will join host India in the tournament.
India enters the competition after beating Malaysia in the Asian Games 2026 final to retain its gold medal.
- Who
- Harmanpreet Singh will lead India’s 18-member men’s hockey squad.
- What
- India will compete in the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy.
- When
- October 27 to November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Punjab, India. India’s opening match against Bangladesh is in Jalandhar.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sportstar reported that Harmanpreet Singh would lead India’s 18-member squad.
India is scheduled to begin its campaign against Bangladesh in Jalandhar.
The Asian Champions Trophy is scheduled to take place in Punjab.
- Squad captain
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Team size
- 18 players
- Tournament dates
- October 27–November 5, 2026
- Host location
- Punjab
- Opening match
- India vs Bangladesh, October 27, in Jalandhar
- Other participating teams
- Malaysia, Japan, Korea, China and Bangladesh
Sources
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