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Hockey India Forces Retirement, Shattering Olympic Dreams of Players
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News18•14-10-2026, 12:16
Hockey India Forces Retirement, Shattering Olympic Dreams of Players
- •Senior Indian hockey players expressed deep shock after learning through media reports that Hockey India announced their retirement without any prior consultation.
- •The players, who were excited to prepare for upcoming tournaments including the Olympics after winning gold at the Asian Games, called the decision insulting and disrespectful.
- •Sources indicate that Hockey India aims to revamp the men's team and introduce fresh faces ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- •While players acknowledge that every career must eventually end, they strongly believe they deserve the dignity of announcing their own retirement after bringing laurels to the country.
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Senior players Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Nilakanta Sharma are reportedly set to play their final international matches during the Asian Champions Trophy.
The Asian Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held in Punjab, India, from October 27 to November 5.
Sources indicate that Hockey India wants to revamp the squad and groom fresh, young talent in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
