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Swansong for four Indian hockey seniors at Asian Champions Trophy

For some of India’s Olympic medallists, the Asian Champions Trophy could be one last march in national colours. With international hockey returning to Punjab after 17 years, the tournament later this month is set to usher in a change of…

Times of India

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 4:07 AM

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Four senior Indian hockey players face their final international tournament at the Asian Champions Trophy.
Sources identified the four exiting players as Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Nilakanta Sharma.
The Asian Champions Trophy takes place in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.

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The upcoming Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab is expected to be the final international tournament for Indian hockey seniors Mandeep Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, and Nilakanta Sharma. India, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, is initiating a rebuilding phase aimed at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as international hockey returns to Punjab after 17 years.

Hockey India selection committee chairman RP Singh confirmed several seniors have been notified about transitioning out to introduce younger talent. Following the Asian Champions Trophy, chief coach Craig Fulton will lead a mixed squad on a tour of New Zealand in November to evaluate emerging prospects.

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Swansong for four Indian hockey seniors at Asian Champions Trophy

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