Midfielders Varinder Singh, Arshdip Singh, and Arjandeep Singh earn national call-ups for the crucial four-match home series in Bhopal ahead of the U-18 Asia Cup.

Chandigarh — Roundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) continues to shine on the national stage as three of its talented athletes have been named in the 24-member Indian U-18 Men’s squad for the upcoming home test series against Australia.

Midfielders Varinder Singh, Arshdip Singh, and Arjandeep Singh have officially been selected by Hockey India to represent the nation in the highly anticipated four-match series, which is scheduled to be played at SAI Bhopal from May 15 to 20, 2026.

The three academy athletes earned their spots in the final 24-member squad following a week of rigorous evaluation during the national coaching camp, where an initial group of 42 core probables was narrowed down based on match fitness, consistency, and tactical adaptability.

This home series against Australia serves as a critical preparatory event and the ultimate dress rehearsal for the Indian squad ahead of the prestigious Men’s U-18 Asia Cup, which will be held in Kakamigahara, Japan, from May 29 to June 6.

“Having Varinder, Arshdip, and Arjandeep selected for this vital test series against a top-tier team like Australia is a proud moment for our academy,” said Rajinder Singh, Technical Lead, Roundglass Hockey Academy and Dronacharya Awardee. “These matches will provide them with invaluable international exposure, testing their match temperament and tactical discipline at the highest level before they head to the Asia Cup. Their selection is a testament to the continuous hard work they put in and the high-performance training environment we have cultivated at Roundglass.”

This latest achievement highlights Roundglass Hockey Academy’s systematic approach to elite player development and its ongoing commitment to producing world-class talent for the Indian national teams.

1. Goalkeepers: Sawan Kumar, Ayush Rajak, Vishal Bada
2. Defenders: Ansh Bahutra, Ashish Tani Purti, Arman Soreng, Deepakprakash Toppo, Karan Gautam, Karan Dhanuk
3. Midfielders: Premchand Soy, Rahul Yadav, Varinder Singh, Romit Pal, Arjandeep Singh, Gursimranpreet Singh, Arshdip Singh, Avi Manikpuri
4. Forwards: Akash Deep, Ketan Kushwaha (Captain), Shahrukh Ali, Gazee Khan, Prahalad Rajbhar, Siddharth Ben, Jaysan Kandulna

1. Goalkeepers: Mahak Parihar, Harry, Khili Kumari
2. Defenders: Sugan Sanga, Nilam Topno, Rubina Baxla, Kiran Ekka, Divya Yadav, Sulochani
3. Midfielders: Shruti Kumari, Diya, Harshita, Rashmeen Kaur, Laminganbi Akoijam, Nancy Saroha, Tongbram Lanchenbi Devi, Sneha Davde
4. Forwards: Nousheen Naz, Sweety Kujur (Captain), Priyanka Minz, Sandeepa Kumari, Nammi Geetashree, Princess Priya Ekka, Pushpa Manjhi

Roundglass Hockey Academy is on a mission to rebuild India’s passion for field hockey. We tap into hidden pockets of talent across the country and provide international-level infrastructure, equipment, and coaching facilities to develop athletes into world-class players. The academy’s training program is underpinned by the principles of wholistic wellbeing.

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Roundglass Sports is creating opportunities for children and youth in India to excel in sports such as football, hockey, and tennis. Underpinned by the principles of wholistic wellbeing, we aim to channel their energy and help develop and unlock their full potential. To this end, we’re transforming sports in Punjab and the rest of India by building infrastructure, providing high-quality coaching and training, and cultivating a culture of sports participation through our academy and grassroots programs.

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