Hockey fans can expect another thrilling event in less than a month, the Asian Champions Trophy, following the conclusion of the Paris Olympics 2024. The biggest hockey tournament on the continent will take place in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China, from September 8–17, 2024.
India is the event’s defending champion after winning the 2023 championship as the hosts thanks to a disciplined, undefeated performance in Chennai. Once more, they will compete for the top spot against Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Japan, and the host nation, China.
Following PR Sreejesh’s retirement from international competition, Hockey India on Wednesday, August 28, announced an 18-man roster for the competition, with star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh leading the charge. Krishan Bahadur Pathak was presumably elevated to the position of primary goalie.
In the third-place match in Paris 2024, India defeated Spain 2-1, and the renowned Sreejesh gracefully withdrew his medal. This was his second consecutive Olympic bronze medal around his neck.
In lieu of Hardik Singh, who has been rested along with Mandeep Singh, Lalit Upadhyay, Shamsher Singh, and Gurjant Singh, veteran midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad has been chosen vice captain.
Promising drag-flicker Jugraj Singh, who was in Paris as a backup, will also have a great opportunity to showcase his abilities with the scorching Harmanpreet in the Asian Champions Trophy.
This team consists of ten members of the Olympic Team from Paris.
Indian Men’s Hockey Squad For Asian Champions Trophy 2024
Goalkeepers: Krishan Bahadur Pathak, Suraj Karkera.
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh (C), Jugraj Singh, Sanjay, Sumit.
Midfielders: Raj Kumar Pal, Nilakanta Sharma, Vivek Sagar Prasad (VC), Manpreet Singh, Mohd. Raheel Mouseen.
Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Uttam Singh, Gurjot Singh.
Hockey’s Asian Champions Trophy 2024: Complete Schedule
September 8, 11am: Korea vs Japan
September 8, 1:15pm: Malaysia vs Pakistan
September 8, 3:30pm: India vs China
September 9, 11am: Korea vs Pakistan
September 9, 1:15pm: India vs Japan
September 9, 3:30pm: China vs Malaysia
September 11, 11am: Pakistan vs Japan
September 11, 1:15pm: India vs Malaysia
September 11, 3:30pm: China vs Korea
September 12, 11am: Japan vs Malaysia
September 12, 1:15pm: India vs Korea
September 12, 3:30pm: Pakistan vs China
September 14, 11am: Malaysia vs Korea
September 14, 1:15pm: India vs Pakistan
September 14, 3:30pm: Japan vs China
September 16, 10:30am: 5th-6th place play-off
September 16, 1pm: Semi-Final 1
September 16, 3:30pm: Semi-Final 2
September 17, 1pm: Third-place play-off
September 17, 3:30pm: Final
Asian Champions Trophy Hockey2024: Information on Telecast and Live Streaming
Live coverage of every Asian Champions Trophy 2024 match will be available in India on the Sony Sports TEN 1 TV channel. In India, they will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website.
