India name 20-member team for men's hockey Junior Asia Cup
The Hindu
India's Junior Asia Cup hockey team, led by defender Amir Ali, aims for success after recent Sultan of Johor Cup victory.
Defender Amir Ali will lead a 20-member Indian squad in the men's Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament starting in Muscat from November 26, 2024.
India have won this tournament for a record four times, including 2004, 2008, 2015, and 2023. They beat nemesis Pakistan 2-1 in the final last year to lift the title.
This year, the event will have 10 teams from the continent divided into two pools, with India, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, and Thailand clubbed in pool A.
Bangladesh, Malaysia, China, Oman, and Pakistan are in Pool B.
The tournament is also a qualifying event for next year's FIH Junior World Cup, and India has automatically qualified for it by virtue of being hosts.
However, under the guidance of coach P.R. Sreejesh, the team will be looking to build on its recent success at the Sultan of Johor Cup.
Rohit will serve as Amir Ali's deputy.
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