CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -At the quadrennial competition, drag flicker Harmanpreet Singh will serve as the team’s captain, with Amit Rohidas serving as vice-captain. 33 players were put through a two-day trial at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru before the final selection was chosen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hockey World Cup 2023: India announces 18-member squad, Harmanpreet Singh named captain - Sportstar.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Short. By India Today Web Desk: Hockey India on Tuesday named Harmanpreet Singh as the captain of the 22-member Indian men’s hockey team for the upcoming double-header matches against Spain and New Zealand in the season opener of FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-2023 to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian hockey team won the Women’s FIH Nations Cup 2022 final on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Spain. The Indian hockey team won the Women’s FIH Nations Cup 2022 final on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Spain, securing their spot in the 2023-24 FIH Pro League.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.