The Bangladesh Hockey Federation has selected 35 players for the national U-21 training camp, ahead of the Junior Asia Cup Hockey 2020 as the week-long open trial concluded at the capital’s Maulana Bhasani National Stadium Wednesday.
Chief coach Mamunur Rashid and his two assistants – Alamgir Khan and Rasel Khan Bappy – conducted the trial with the participation of around 105 players.
Among the selected players, highest 15 came from BKSP, eight from Bangladesh Air Force, four from Dhaka and one each from Rajshahi, Sirajganj, Rangamati, Narayanganj, Kishoreganj and Joypurhat.
The selected 35 players will join the 25 players from the national team and different premier league clubs, totaling 60, for the long-term training camp, scheduled to begin on August 18.
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Rashid informed that they have also selected 30 players in order to form the future national U-18 team.
“Along with 35 players for U-21 camp, we also selected 30 U-18 players. Some players are talented, and physically in good shape. But the important thing is that they have the eagerness. If we can nurture them through long-term planning it would work as effective pipeline for the future national team,” said Rashid.
The upcoming edition of Junior Asia Cup Hockey is expected to be held in April next year.
The hockey federation plans to carry on the junior training camp until the tournament, except during the domestic league.
