Jamshedpur: Three players, out of total 40 selected from across the country, have been selected from Jharkhand–all from Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA), for the Under-18 Asia Cup.The players from NTHA are Ashish Tani Purti, Premchand Soy, and Jaysan Kandulna who have brought great pride to the cradle.
The ace players would represent India during the U-18 Asia Cup 2026, scheduled to be held from May 29 to June 6, 2026 at Kakamigahara, Japan. The Sub-Junior Indian Men’s Hockey Team will undergo a coaching camp from April 19 to 25 at CRC, SAI Centre, Bhopal.
Their inclusion is based on their impressive performances at the recent 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior National Men’s Championship held in Rajgir, where they showcased exceptional skill, consistency, and game awareness.
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This achievement is a significant milestone for Naval Tata Hockey Academy, as it stands as the sole contributor from Jharkhand to the national camp, underlining its strong grassroots development system and commitment to excellence. 
Project Director’s Quote:
“It is a truly proud moment for Naval Tata Hockey Academy that all three players selected from Jharkhand for the national camp are from our academy. This speaks volumes about the quality of training, discipline, and dedication our players bring to the field. We are confident they will carry this momentum forward and make the academy, the state and the country proud on bigger platforms.”
