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Goalkeeper Pathak returns as India announce squad for Asian Champions Trophy

New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returned to the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men's hockey squad, but the core of the Asian Games gold-winning line-up was retained for the Asian Champions Trophy to be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5.
Harmanpreet had led India to a gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan, where the team successfully defended its continental crown for the first time and qualified for the Los Angeles Olympics.
Pathak, who missed the Asian Games, made a comeback, while young defender Amandeep Lakra and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage have also earned an opportunity to strengthen their place in the senior setup.
Midfielder Vishnu Kant Singh and forward Angad Bir Singh have been named as reserves.
“Playing the ACT in Punjab will be something special,” chief coach Craig Fulton said. “This squad blends youth with experience, and we can't wait to feed off the home crowd. There's nothing like playing a tournament in India, and we've missed it.”
The tournament marks the return of international hockey to Punjab, a state with a rich tradition in the sport. India, five-time champions and the most successful team in the competition's history, will aim to defend their title on home soil.
Jalandhar's Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium will host the opening ceremony and all league-stage matches from October 27 to November 2. The tournament will then move to Mohali, where the semi-finals will be played on November 4, followed by the medal matches on November 5 at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium.
India squad:
Goalkeepers: Suraj Karkera, Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Defenders: Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amandeep Lakra
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Aditya Arjun Lalage, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh
Forwards: Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh
Reserve/Replacement Players: Vishnu Kant Singh, Angad Bir Singh
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