Hockey India on Monday named a 36-member core probable group for the Senior men’s national coaching camp, to be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru from April 20 to May 9, 2026.

The camp will focus on tactical cohesion, conditioning and match-simulation sessions as the team prepares for a busy international season, which includes the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025-26, the World Cup and the Asian Games. The squad will look to build rhythm, refine combinations and strengthen depth across departments.

The goalkeeping unit features experienced names such as Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera and Pawan, alongside emerging talents Mohith H.S. and Princedeep Singh.

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In defence, the side will be led by Harmanpreet Singh and Amit Rohidas, supported by Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sanjay and Sumit. The group also includes Poovanna C.B., Yashdeep Siwach, Nilam Sanjeep Xess and Amandeep Lakra.

The midfield combines experience and youth, with Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad joined by Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Vishnu Kant Singh, Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma and Rosan Kujur.

The forward line features Mandeep Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Abhishek and Sukhjeet Singh, along with Shilanand Lakra, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Angad Bir Singh, Uttam Singh, Selvam Karthi, Aditya Arjun Lalage and Maninder Singh.

The 36-member core group

GOALKEEPERS 1. Krishan Bahadur Pathak 2. Pawan 3. Suraj Karkera 4. Mohith Honnenahalli Shashikumar 5. Princedeep Singh

DEFENDERS 6. Amit Rohidas 7. Jarmanpreet Singh 8. Sanjay 9. Harmanpreet Singh 10. Jugraj Singh 11. Sumit 12. Poovanna Chandura Boby 13. Yashdeep Siwach 14. Nilam Sanjeep Xess 15. Amandeep Lakra

MIDFIELDERS 16. Rajinder Singh 17. Manmeet Singh 18. Hardik Singh 19. Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh 20. Vivek Sagar Prasad 21. Vishnu Kant Singh 22. Raj Kumar Pal 23. Nilakanta Sharma 24. Rosan Kujur 25. Manpreet Singh

FORWARDS 26. Abhishek 27. Sukhjeet Singh 28. Shilanand Lakra 29. Mandeep Singh 30. Araijeet Singh Hundal 31. Angad Bir Singh 32. Uttam Singh 33. Selvam Karthi 34. Aditya Arjun Lalage 35. Maninder Singh 36. Dilpreet Singh

Published on Apr 20, 2026