Hockey India Announces 54-Member Core Group for Senior Men's National Coaching Camp

Hockey India has unveiled a 54-member core probable squad for the upcoming Senior Men's National Coaching Camp, set to begin on April 25 at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. The selection follows performances at the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025, held in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.  

Key Highlights:  
- The camp will run from April 25 to 30, after which the squad will be trimmed to 40 players for the next phase from May 1 to 25.  
- Out of the 54 players, 38 have been retained from the existing core group, while the remaining were selected based on their performances in the recent nationals.  
- Players have been drawn from various state teams, including Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Maharashtra, Hockey Punjab, UP Hockey, Hockey Bengal, and Manipur Hockey.  
- Head Coach Craig Fulton emphasized the camp’s focus on fitness, gameplay, and overall preparedness ahead of the final leg of the Pro League in June.  
- The camp will also serve as an opportunity to assess new talent while reinforcing structure and consistency among senior players.  

Sources: NDTV Sports, Khel Now, UNI India, Sahara Samay, Tribune India