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Hockey India Names U18 Men’s & Women’s Squads For Series Against Australia In Bhopal

By IANS News May 07, 2026 • 12:12 PM View: 90

Udhav Das Mehta: Hockey India on Thursday announced the 24-member Indian U-18 men’s and women’s squads for the upcoming high-intensity series against Australia, scheduled to take place at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) SAI Central Centre in Bhopal from May 15 to 20.

The four-match series is a critical part of the teams’ final preparations for the Men’s and Women’s U-18 Asia Cup Kakamigahara (Japan) 2026, from 29th May to 6th June 2026. The final 24 players in each squad were selected after a week of rigorous evaluation during the National Coaching Camp, where the initial group of 42 players was narrowed down based on match fitness and tactical adaptability.

Forward Ketan Kushwaha has been named captain of the Indian U-18 men's team, while the Indian U-18 women's side will be led by Sweety Kujur.

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