The Economic Times

Raj Kumar replaces Lalage as India make one change in Asian Games-bound hockey squad

Raj Kumar Pal replaces Aditya Arjun Lalage in India's 20-member hockey squad. Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the experienced team in Japan. The squad blends established stars with promising young players for the tournament. India aims to win gold and qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics. The team begins its campaign against Indonesia on September 20.