Hockey Union wishes best to two State lads in India's Junior Asia Cup squad

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 21: Hockey Union, Lairik Yengbam Leikai has extended best wishes to Thokchom Kingson and Talem Priyobarta who have been named in India's 20-member squad for the Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024.
The Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2024 will begin at Muscat, Oman from November 26 and continue till December 4.
Thokchom Kingson is a mid-fielder and Talem Priyobarta plays as a defender.
Both players, Thokchom Kingson and Talem Priyobarta, have their roots in the Hockey Union, Lairik Yengbam Leikai, said the union expressing happiness on their selection in the National team and wishing them the best for the tournament.
The Junior Asia Cup 2024 serves as a qualifier for the Junior World Cup 2025.
The 20-member Indian squad will be led by captain Amir Ali and vice-captain Rohit.
The team secured their fourth Junior Asia Cup title last year after defeating Pakistan in the final.
India has been placed in Pool A, alongside Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea, and Thailand.
Pool B consists of Bangladesh, Malaysia, China, Oman, and Pakistan.
Indian squad
Goalkeepers: Princedeep Singh, Bikramjit Singh
Defenders: Amir Ali (C), Talem Priyobrata, Shardanand Tiwari, Yogember Rawat, Anmol Ekka, Rohit (VC).
Midfielders: Ankit Pal, Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur, Mukesh Toppo, Thokchom Kingson Singh.
Forwards: Gurjot Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Dilraj Singh, Arshdeep Singh and Araijeet Singh Hundal.
Alternate Players: Sukhvinder and Chandan Yadav