PR Sreejesh Bags First Coaching Assignment as Junior Hockey Team Announced for Sultan of Johor Cup

PR Sreejesh recently capped off his journey with the Indian national hockey team at the Paris Olympics . The Harmanpreet Singh-led side clinched the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Games. Now, the veteran custodian will commence his journey in a new venture as he will now become the coach for the India junior hockey side. Sreejesh's first assignment has been officially revealed, and he will be leading as the coach of Team India at the Sultan of Johor Cup.

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PR Sreejesh Bags His First Assignment as Coach for Hockey India Junior Side

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior hockey squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup that will mark the first assignment for head coach PR Sreejesh in Malaysia from October 19. Sreejesh was made the junior team's coach right after he played his final career match for India's senior men's team after winning the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics .

Defender Amir Ali and forward Gurjot Singh were part of the senior team that defended their title at the Asian Champions Trophy in Moqi, China. Amir seamlessly filled in for the injured defender Sanjay during the tournament, while Gurjot led the forward line, showcasing immense potential.

The players are ecstatic about PR Sreejesh's inclusion in the team, as vice-captain Rohit is enthusiastic about being coached by a person like Sreejesh.

"All the players are excited to play some intense hockey matches in Malaysia. We have an Indian hockey legend taking charge of the team, the whole team is raring to go. PR Sreejesh is one of the most experienced players to play for India, and we look forward to making him proud in our first tournament," Rohit said in a Hockey India release.

India will begin their campaign against Japan on 19th October, followed by matches against Great Britain (20th October), hosts Malaysia (22nd Oct), Australia (23rd Oct) and New Zealand (25th Oct).

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India Junior Hockey Squad for Sultan of Johor Cup

Goalkeepers: Bikramjit Singh, Ali Khan

Defenders: Amir Ali (C), Talem Priyobarta, Shardanand Tiwari, Sukhvinder, Anmol Ekka, Rohit (VC)

Midfielders: Ankit Pal, Manmeet Singh, Rosan Kujur, Mukesh Toppo, Chandan Yadav

Forwards: Gurjot Singh, Sourabh Anand Kushwaha, Dilraj Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Konain Dad.