26
Oct
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Indian hockey midfielder Manpreet Singh will be absent from the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy after a calf muscle injury ruled him out of the competition, ending his hopes of making a record eighth appearance in the tournament. The setback is particularly disappointing for the veteran player, who was looking forward to competing in Punjab, the state where his hockey journey began. His absence will also dash hopes of seeing him achieve a historic milestone in the ninth edition of the continental tournament. A Record Appearance Slips Away Manpreet, India’s most-capped hockey player, had been on course to…
