Bhubaneswar: Three Odisha players have been included in the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team for the 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023.
Odisha’s Amandeep Lakra, Sunil Jojo and Sunit Lakra have been selected in the 20-member team for the 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 to be held in Johar, Malaysia form Oct 27 to Nov 4.
The 11th Sultan of Johor Cup 2023 will feature 8 teams this time around instead of the customary 6 teams that it featured in previous editions.
India have been placed in Pool B along with Malaysia, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Pool A will consist of Germany, Australia, South Africa, and Great Britain. Captain Uttam Singh will be assisted by Vice Captain Rajinder Singh in his endeavour to lead India to a top 2 finish in Pool B and ensure qualification for the Semi-Finals.
Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team:
Goalkeepers
Mohith H S
Ranvijay Singh Yadav
Defenders
Amandeep Lakra
Rohit
Sunil Jojo
Sukhvinder
Amir Ali
Yogember Rawat
Midfielders
Vishnukant Singh
Poovanna C B
Rajinder Singh
Amandeep
Sunit Lakra
Abdul Ahad
Forwards
Uttam Singh
Arun Sahani
Aditya Lalage
Angad Bir Singh
Gurjot Singh
Sathish B.