India is placed in Pool-A with China, Japan and Kazakhstan. At the same time, Pool-B consists of South Korea, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Chinese Taipei. The top two teams from each pool will go to the semi -finals and the final will be held on 7 September. The importance of this tournament is also more because this is the most important opportunity for India to qualify in the Hockey World Cup to be held in Belgium and Netherlands next year.
The Indian team has scored more goals in recent matches, but there have been weaknesses in defense and goalkeeping. This time the team wants to improve these mistakes and enter the field. Although the Chinese team is at number 23 in the ranking, but is considered strong in retaliation. In other matches on the first day, Malaysia will face Bangladesh, South Korea’s Chinese Taipei and Japan from Kazakhstan.
Goalkeeper: Suraj Karra, Krishan B. Pathak
China : Chen Chongakong (captain), O Shoo, Chen Kijun, Gao Jeshang, Chen Chengfu, Meng Yuanfeng, Li Pengfei, Lu Yuanlin, Meng Dilhao, Shoo Jebin, Do Shinhao, Jhango, Jhang Shiaoziya, O Shujhu, Meng Naan, Lin Changaliyang, Guoongo, Wangleng, Guo Shiangao, Wangle KEU, O Yang, Chen Benhai.
