Hockey Hits the Road: India A Squad Set to Make Euro Moves!

India A Men's squad for the July 8-20, 2025, Europe tour has been unveiled by Hockey India with Sanjay as the captain. The team will receive much-needed international exposure with eight games scheduled against European powerhouses Ireland, France, the Netherlands, England, and Belgium.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Tough Fixtures: India A will have two matches against each of Ireland, France, and Netherlands, and a single game each against England and Belgium, testing their mettle against the best of Europe.

 

Leadership & Talent: Captain is Sanjay, vice-captain Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh. The squad has a combination of young stars and veterans, including goalkeepers Pawan and Mohit Honnenahalli Shashikumar, and forwards like Uttam Singh and Selvam Karthi. The squad is rounded out by Pawan.

 

Coaching Edge: Shivendra Singh would be coaching the team and underscored the importance of the tour in developing the next generation of Indian internationals.

 

Development Focus: The tour aligns with the long-term aspiration of Hockey India to strengthen its talent pipeline and expose players to European hockey settings of high-intensity and high-pace.

 

Prospects: This Europe tour is a major milestone in the growth of hockey in India, offering an opportunity for budding players to shine and be scouted ahead of international competitions.

 

Sources: Hockey India, Munsif Daily