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India Retains Asian Games Core For Asian Champions Trophy As Pathak Returns
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Firstpost•13-10-2026, 17:51
India Retains Asian Games Core For Asian Champions Trophy As Pathak Returns
- •Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returns to the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian men hockey squad for the Asian Champions Trophy.
- •The tournament will be held in Punjab from October 27 to November 5, marking the return of international hockey to the region.
- •Chief Coach Craig Fulton has named a balanced squad blending youth and experience, including young defender Amandeep Lakra and midfielder Aditya Arjun Lalage.
- •Matches will be hosted across Jalandhar and Mohali, with defending champions India aiming to extend their record five titles.
- •Vishnu Kant Singh and Angad Bir Singh have been named as the two reserve players for the 18-member squad.
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Star defender and drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead the Indian men's hockey team at the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026.
Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak returned to the squad for the Asian Champions Trophy after missing out on the Asian Games.
The league-stage fixtures will take place at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, while the semi-finals and medal matches will be held at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali.
