Hockey Asia Cup 2017 News

After finishing with a bronze medal last year in the Hockey World League finals, skipper Manpreet Singh believes that his team can win at the big-ticket events like the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup and Commonwealth Games. A win at the Asia Cup next will allow India to directly qualify for 2020 Tokyo Games.

India have announced their 18-member squad for the upcoming Hockey World League Final in which former-skipper Sardar Singh was unable to find a spot. However, Hockey India have recalled Rupinder Pal Singh and midfielder Birendra Lakra for the tournament which will schedule from December 1st to 10th.

India progressed to the second round of the Asia Cup by thrashing hosts Bangladesh 7-0 in the second group stage game and will face archrivals Pakistan in the final qualifying game. This was Bangladesh’s second 7-0 loss in the tournament after Pakistan had beaten them by the same margin.