NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Thursday introduced the 24-member males’s squad that may take part within the Bhubaneswar and Rourkela legs of the FIH Professional League 2023-24.

The Bhubaneswar leg will start on February 10 and finish on February 16 whereas the Rourkela leg will begin on February 19 and conclude on February 25.

India will play towards Eire, theNetherlands, Spain, and Australia twice every throughout each legs, starting their marketing campaign towards Spain on February 10.

Taking cost of the crew would be the seasoned duo of captain Harmanpreet Singh, recognized for his drag-flicking prowess, and vice-captain Hardik Singh, an completed midfielder.

Talking on the crew choice, chief coach Craig Fulton stated: “We have fastidiously chosen a well-balanced squad, mixing seasoned experience with the vigour of youth. Our purpose is to forge a cohesive unit able to competing on the highest stage.

“The FIH Professional League serves as a perfect platform to refine our methods and measure our abilities towards top-tier opponents. The league’s significance is paramount, with champions incomes a coveted spot within the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026.

“Moreover, it affords a invaluable alternative to pinpoint areas for enhancement, enjoying a pivotal position in our preparations for the Paris Olympics. We maintain the idea that this publicity will elevate our efficiency and equip us to confront the approaching challenges with confidence.”

Indian Males’s Hockey Group:

Goalkeepers: Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran, Krishan Bahadur Pathak

Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Sumit, Sanjay, Jugraj Singh, Vishnukant Singh

Midfielders: Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Shamsher Singh, Rajkumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Rabichandra Moirangthem

Forwards: Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Sukhjeet Singh, Abhishek, Akashdeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal