Indian sports wrap, July 1: Hockey India announces squad for Men’s India A tour of Europe
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Hockey India Announces India A Men’s Squad for Europe Tour
Hockey India, on Tuesday, announced the India A Men’s Hockey Team squad for its upcoming tour of Europe, scheduled to take place from 8th to 20th July 2025.
The India A team will play two matches each against Ireland, France, and the Netherlands, along with one match each against England and Belgium.
The team will be captained by Sanjay, while Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh will be his deputy. Speaking about the tour, Shivendra Singh said, “This tour is an important platform for our players to experience the tempo, structure, and intensity of European hockey. We have selected a squad that balances potential and experience, and I am confident this tour will be immensely beneficial in grooming the next batch of international players for India.”
India A Squad for Europe Tour:
Goalkeepers: Pawan, Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar
Defenders: Pratap Lakra, Varun Kumar, Amandeep Lakra, Parmod, Sanjay (C)
Midfielders: Poovanna Chandura Boby, Mohammed Raheel Mouseen, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh (VC), Vishnukant Singh, Pardeep Singh, Rajinder Singh
Forwards: Angadbir Singh, Boby Singh Dhami, Maninder Singh, Venkatesh Kenche, Aditya Arjun Lalge, Selvam Karthi, Uttam Singh
Standbys: Ankit Malik (Goalkeeper), Sunil Jojo (Defender), Sudeep Chirmako (Forward)
– Team Sportstar
