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India Unveils Squad for Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
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News18•13-10-2026, 16:15
India Unveils Squad for Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026
- •Hockey India announced an 18-member squad led by captain Harmanpreet Singh for the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026.
- •The tournament will be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5, marking the return of international hockey to Punjab.
- •The squad maintains a strong core from the Asian Games gold-medal-winning team while blending youth with experienced players.
- •Defending champions India are the most successful team in the tournament history with five titles.
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Harmanpreet Singh will lead the side as captain after guiding India to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan.
The tournament is scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5. The league-stage fixtures will take place at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, while the semi-finals and medal matches will be held at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
Midfielder Vishnu Kant Singh and forward Angad Bir Singh have been named as the two reserve players for the 18-member playing squad.
