CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Manpreet Singh has been named as the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team at Tokyo 2020. Manpreet Singh became the 21st captain to lead an Indian men’s hockey team at the Olympics. The Indian men’s hockey team at Tokyo 2020 won the Bronze after 41 years in 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: -Manpreet Singh is captain the Indian men’s hockey team while Rani Rampal is incharge of the women’s team.

Detailed explanation-4: -Harmanpreet Singh has been named captain of the Indian team, while Amit Rohidas will be his deputy for the marquee event. India, the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, will look to end its 47-year drought for the World Cup.