Swansong for four Indian hockey seniors at Asian Champions Trophy

For some of India’s Olympic medallists, the Asian Champions Trophy could be one last march in national colours. With international hockey returning to Punjab after 17 years, the tournament later this month is set to usher in a change of guard, with at least four senior players facing the exit as India begin rebuilding for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.India, who clinched the Asian Games gold in Japan to secure their Olympic berth, will continue to be led by Harmanpreet Singh.