BHUBANESWAR
01-10 DECEMBER, 2017
Event Brief:
Seven teams who qualified through the Hockey World League Semi-Finals plus hosts India will go head-to-head to be crowned champions of the third season of the coveted league, which started back in April 2016. Pool-A teams comprise of Olympic Champions Argentina, European champions Netherlands, Olympic silver medalists Belgium and Spain.
Reigning World Cup and World League Champions Australia will begin their title defence in Pool-B as they take on Germany, England and hosts India. This hockey extravaganza is set to send sports fan's pulses racing with a number of hugely exciting matches scheduled for the event taking place at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar from December 1-10, 2017.
In addition to battling for the title, vital FIH Hero World Ranking points will also be on offer which could prove crucial in terms of qualification for future events.
INDIA SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Akash Anil Chikte, Suraj Karkera
Defenders: Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Dipsan Tirkey, Varun Kumar, Rupinderpal Singh, Birendra Lakra
Midfielders: Manpreet Singh (C), Chinglensana Singh (VC), SK Uthappa, Sumit, Kothajit Singh
Forwards: SV Sunil, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh.
