India squad for Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Harmanpreet to lead 18-member team
With its Asian Games gold, the Indian men’s hockey team also earned qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. | Photo Credit: R. V. MOORTHY
With its Asian Games gold, the Indian men’s hockey team also earned qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. | Photo Credit: R. V. MOORTHY
Harmanpreet Singh will lead an 18-member Indian squad at the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy 2026, set to be held in Punjab between October 27 and November 5.
The Craig Fulton-coached side is entering this tournament on the back of a successful Asian Games 2026 campaign, where it beat Malaysia in the final to retain its gold medal.
Apart from the host, five other nations will be participating, namely Malaysia, Japan, Korea, China, and Bangladesh.
The Indian team will kick off its campaign against Bangladesh on October 27, Tuesday, in Jalandhar.
Besides the 18-member playing squad, the two reserve players will be Vishnu Kant Singh and Angad Bir Singh.
India squad for Hockey Asian Champions Trophy 2026
Goalkeepers: Suraj Karkera, Krishan Pathak
Defenders: Sanjay, Harmanpreet Singh (c), Amit Rohidas, Jugraj Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Amandeep Lakra
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Aditya Lalage, Nilakanta Sharma, Hardik Singh, Manpreet Singh
Forwards: Shilanand Lakra, Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh
Published on Oct 13, 2026
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