CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hockey India has named whom as the new captain of the national team for the Rio Olympics
A
Praveen Kumar
B
PR Sreejesh
C
Dhanraj Pillay
D
Mohammed Shahid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. P.R. Sreejesh captained the Indian Hockey team in the Rio Olympics.

Detailed explanation-2: -NEW DELHI: Defender Harmanpreet Singh, who has been leading India since the later half of 2022, will continue to captain the national side at the upcoming FIH World Cup in Odisha, as the 18-member squad was announced by Hockey India on Friday.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to reports, Harmanpreet Singh would likely head a 23-member team on the next trip of Australia for the Indian hockey team 2023. India has scored 15 goals so far in the world cup. With 6 goals to his record, our captain Harmanpreet Singh ranks among the top three scorers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Goalkeeper Savita has been named the captain for the tournament with experienced campaigner Navneet Kaur as the vice-captain of the team. While veteran forward Rani will be making a return to the squad since FIH Women’s Hockey Pro League 2021/22 match against Belgium.

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