NEW DELHI: Hockey India on Saturday announced a 24-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the FIH Men’s Pro League 2025-26 for the Rourkela leg of the tournament, scheduled to take place from February 10-18, 2026, at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha. The Rourkela leg will feature hosts India, alongside international heavyweights Argentina and Belgium, promising high-intensity encounters against some of the world’s top hockey nations, as per a press release from Hockey India.
The Indian squad features a strong blend of experienced players and young talent across all departments as the team looks to make a strong start to its Pro League campaign on home soil.
The goalkeeping duties will be handled by Suraj Karkera and Pawan, while the defensive unit includes Amit Rohidas, Captain Harmanpreet Singh, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, and Nilam Sanjeep Xess, providing solidity and leadership at the back.
Also, the defenders’ list includes Amandeep Lakra, comes into the squad on the back of an impressive outing in the recently concluded Men’s Hero Hockey India League 2025-26, where he was adjudged the Hero Player of the Tournament, underlining his growing influence at the senior level.
INDIA – 24-MEMBER SQUAD FOR FIH MEN’S PRO LEAGUE 2025-26 (ROURKELA LEG):
GOALKEEPERS: SURAJ KARKERA, PAWAN
Defenders: Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra
Midfielders: Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Rosan Kujur
Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi, Mandeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Aditya Arjun Lalage.
