Four UP Rudras players to represent India in the upcoming Men’s Junior Asia Cup

-    Gurjot Singh, Manmeet Singh, Priyobarta Talem, and Sharda Nand Tiwari were named for the Junior Asia Cup Squad
November 21st, 2024, Lucknow: Hockey India on Monday announced the Team India squad for the upcoming Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2025 to be played in Muscat. The tournament is a significant gateway to the global stage as a qualifying event for the FIH Junior World Cup 2025. Four players from the UP Rudras squad will wear the Team India colours as Gurjot Singh, Priyobarta Talem, Manmeet Singh, and Sharda Nand Tiwari make the final cut. 
As the UP Rudras gear up for their debut in the Hockey India League next month, the Men’s Junior Asia Cup serves as a crucial stage for players to gain valuable exposure ahead of the league. Team India, crowned champions of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup a record four times, will aim for a fantastic fifth title under the leadership of PR Sreejesh in Muscat.
UP Rudras Technical Director Cedric D’Souza highlighted the team’s emphasis on nurturing young talent and assembling a squad rich in potential, noting that opportunities like the Junior Asia Cup play a vital role in shaping the players’ skills and readiness for the Hockey India League.
“Congratulations to our players. I am thrilled and extremely proud that four of our UP Rudras players (Gurjot, Manmeet, Priyobarta, and Sharda Nand) have been selected for the Junior Indian team for the Asia Cup. This opportunity will help them gain invaluable international experience, which will not only help in overall growth and development but will also bring to the fore their skills during the HIL for us. I'd like to wish them the very best!”, said Cedric.
Gurjot Singh, a member of the Men’s Junior Asia Cup squad, expressed his delight at being selected, stating that every time he dons India’s jersey, he feels immense pride. “It is a matter of pride for me to wear India’s jersey and perform for my team. I am looking forward to playing with the team and helping Team India emerge as the champions of Asia. All of us are working hard and we are confident to give a great performance at the Men’s Junior Asia Cup,” mentioned Gurjot.
The Men’s Junior Asia Cup presents a platform for India’s young talent to showcase their talent at an international level while preparing them for greater challenges ahead. The event will witness 10 teams, meanwhile, Team India are stacked up against Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea and Thailand in Pool A. The tournament will be held from November 26th till December 4th, with Amir Ali (Captain) and Rohit (VC) leading the talented Indian bunch. 

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