The Indian team for the Rourkela leg of FIH Men’s Pro League is an exciting blend of youth and experience, says Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton
Odisha’s promising midfielder Rosan Kujur has been selected for Rourkela leg of FIH Pro League. The 21 years old will make his debut at senior level through FIH Men’s Pro League.
Kujur was a member of the Indian Junior Team that recently won bronze medal at the FIH Junior World Cup 2025 in Chennai.
The 24-member Indian men hockey team for the Rourkela leg of FIH Men’s Pro League has been announced.
The Rourkela leg will feature hosts India, Argentina and Belgium. The tournament will be held between February 10 to 15 at Rourkela’s Birsa Munda International Hockey in Odisha.
“The Indian team is an exciting blend of youth and experience. We have young talent like Rosan, Manmeet and Amandeep,” Indian men’s hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton said in a statement.
“The balance is important for us. Belgium and Argentina are quality sides, but we believe in our abilities and are focused on delivering our best performances,” the foreign hockey expert added.
Roshan Kujur played a key role for Vedanta Kalinga Lancers, who went on to lift the Hero Hockey India League 2025–26 trophy.
Manmeet Singh of Punjab has also been added to the squad following a string of impressive performances. Manmeet, too, was part of the Indian Junior Team that claimed Bronze at the FIH Junior World Cup 2025 in Chennai, and further showcased his credentials while representing HIL GC during the Hero Hockey India League 2025–26.
Suraj Karkera and Pawan are the two goalkeepers selected for the Rourkela leg.
India’s 24-member squad for FIH Men’s Pro League 2025–26 (Rourkela Leg): Suraj Karkera, Pawan (goalkeepers), Amit Rohidas, Jarmanpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay, Nilam Sanjeep Xess, Amandeep Lakra (defenders), Rajinder Singh, Manmeet Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Hardik Singh, Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, Nilakanta Sharma, Rosan Kujur (midfielders), Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Shilanand Lakra, Selvam Karthi, Mandeep Singh, Araijeet Singh Hundal, Aditya Arjun Lalage (forwards).
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