New Delhi: Six players form Odisha have found a place in the 48-members Indian probable’s announced by Hockey India Friday for a 21-day national camp ahead of the FIH Men’s Champions Trophy in Breda, the Netherlands.
They are defenders Amit Rohidas, Birendra Lakra, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Dipsan Tirkey, Anand Lakra and midfielder Amon Mirash Tirkey. The camp will commence May 28 at the Sports Authority of India in Bangalore.
After a gruelling three-week national camp that focused on individual player-assessment and improvement, the 48 players who have been selected from a larger pool of 55 men in the previous camp will work under chief coach Harendra Singh.
“In the previous camp, we focused a lot on individual players’ skill set to ensure fewer errors. A lot of attention was also on goal scoring and PC defending,” stated Harendra.
“I believe we have a very strong pool of players to choose from for the Champions Trophy to be held in Breda. Since this is the last edition of the prestigious event, there is no doubt we want to be part of history by standing on the podium. That is what our focus will be on as we begin the national camp,” expressed Harendra.
