Soorma Hockey Club have announced double Olympic bronze medalist Harmanpreet Singh as the captain for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League. (More Hockey News)
Harmanpreet, an Arjuna awardee and two-time FIH Best Player of the Year, expressed his enthusiasm about leading the Punjab and Haryana-based franchise. "I바카라m looking forward to leading this incredible team and representing a region that holds a special place in my heart. It's a privilege and an honour," said the ace drag-flicker.
He also highlighted the team바카라s preparation and camaraderie following a successful pre-season camp at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Chandigarh. 바카라We have a strong team that has bonded well during the camp. Many of us have played together for years, and we바카라re complemented by some exciting young talents and experienced international players. Our goal is clear 바카라 to win the trophy,바카라 he added.
Jeroen Baart, head coach of Soorma Hockey Club, praised Harmanpreet바카라s leadership qualities. 바카라Harmanpreet바카라s experience as the Indian Men바카라s Hockey Team captain, his composure under pressure, and the respect he commands from both Indian and foreign players make him the perfect choice to lead the team. We are excited to see him guide the team this season,바카라 he remarked.
Notably, the team boasts a stellar lineup, featuring Indian stars Vivek Sagar Prasad, Gurjant Singh, Maninder Singh, Sunit Lakra, and Mohit HS, along with international talents like Australian drag-flicker Jeremy Hayward, Belgium바카라s Nicolas Poncelet and Victor Wegnez, Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Vincent Vanasch, Dutch striker Boris Burkhardt, and Argentine midfielder Nicolas Della Torre.
Soorma Hockey Club will begin their inaugural campaign on Sunday, December 29, 2024, against Tamil Nadu Dragons at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.
