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Sunil Chhetri Rested As Igor Stimac Names 23-Member Squad For King's Cup

India will be without skipper Sunil Chhetri in the upcoming King's Cup football tournament and leading the forward line in his absence will be Manvir Singh. Star striker Chhetri has been rested for the tournament so that he could be present for the birth of his first child. The four-nation tournament, which will be played in knockout format, will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from September 7-10. Chhetri will however be back in the Indian team for the Asian Games. India team head coach Igor Stimac on Tuesday announced a 23-member squad for the 49th edition of the tournament. Manvir will have Rahim Ali and Rahul KP for company upfront. Brandon Fernandes and Suresh Wangjam return to the national side, which looks quite balanced even in Chhetri's absence.

Yuvraj Singh Sandhu Juara Golfpreneur Tournament 2023

Selesai sudah BNI Ciputra Golfpreneuer Tournament 2023. Pegolf India Yuvraj Singh melejit di hari terakhir untuk menjadi juara.

Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan, Gurpreet Singh In Indian Football Team For Asian Games

Talisman Sunil Chhetri, senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were on Tuesday named in a 22-member Indian men's football squad for the upcoming Asian Games. In Hangzhou, China, the host city for the Games, the Indian squad will be under the charge of national senior team head coach, Igor Stimac. PTI had earlier reported that the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was bullish about sending its first team to the Asian Games led by Chhetri and coached by 1998 Croatian World Cup semifinalist Stimac.

Asian Games: India Clubbed With China, Bangladesh, Myanmar In Men's Draw; Thailand, Taipei In Women's Football

The Indian men's football team has been clubbed with China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar for the Hangzhou Asian Games in a relatively easy Group A, while the women have Thailand and Chinese Taipei in Group B. The draw was conducted in Hangzhou on Thursday. The Indian men's and women's football teams' participation at the quadrennial extravaganza was confirmed after the Sports Ministry decided to relax the existing selection criteria. There are six groups in the men's competition. The top two teams from each group and four best third-placed teams will advance to the round of 16.

AIFF Set To Send Sunil Chhetri-led Senior Team For Asian Games If Ministry Gives Clearance

The AIFF is bullish on sending its first team to Asian Games led by its talismanic skipper Sunil Chhetri if it is able to get the green light from the sports ministry for participation is the continental showpiece starting September 23 in Hangzhou. The national football team, which didn't get permission to participate during the Jakarta Games in 2018, is currently ranked 18th in Asia and the sports ministry's rule states that in team sport, only those in top-eight will get the nod.

"Really Hope We Get It": Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Plans Ahead Of Asian Cup

Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday backed head coach Igor Stimac's demand for a four-week camp before the Asian Cup early next year, saying the team needs to have enough preparation time to face the best sides in the continent. The 38-year-old Chhetri, who will be playing his last Asian Cup in Doha (January 12 to February 10), also pitched for at least one international friendly match against a top-seven ranked country in Asia such as Iran, Japan or Saudi Arabia before the continental showpiece. "We are going to face Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in the Asian Cup (group matches), that is why Stimac (as well as goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu) have spoken about long camps. We need it, and I really hope we get it," Chhetri said in a virtual media interaction.

"Rise Of Indian football Has Been Remarkable": AIFF Chief Kalyan Chaubey

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey congratulated Team India for clinching their record ninth South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship title. He took to Twitter to congratulate Blue Tigers. "Nothing short of a spectacular night to remember Congratulations India. So proud of you @chetri_sunil11 @stimacigor & the entire team The rise of #IndianFootball has been truly remarkable We are brave, We are THE #BlueTigers," tweeted Chaubey.

Watch: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's Stunning Penalty Save That Sealed India's 9th SAFF Championship Title

India lifted a record ninth SAFF Championship title on Tuesday after overcoming Kuwait in the penalty shootout at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru. There was a sense of panic in the Indian dugout after Kuwait had taken the lead through Shabaib Al Khaldi. However, the hosts finally equalised after Ashique Kuruniyan picked out Sunil Chhetri, who combined with Sahal Abdul Samad, to set up Lallianzuala Chhangte for an easy tap-in. The scoreline remained intact as the match went to extra-time, followed by penalties.

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Sunil Chhetri Rested As Igor Stimac Names 23-Member Squad For King's Cup

Yuvraj Singh Sandhu Juara Golfpreneur Tournament 2023

Sunil Chhetri, Sandesh Jhingan, Gurpreet Singh In Indian Football Team For Asian Games

Asian Games: India Clubbed With China, Bangladesh, Myanmar In Men's Draw; Thailand, Taipei In Women's Football

AIFF Set To Send Sunil Chhetri-led Senior Team For Asian Games If Ministry Gives Clearance

"Really Hope We Get It": Sunil Chhetri Backs Igor Stimac's Plans Ahead Of Asian Cup

"Rise Of Indian football Has Been Remarkable": AIFF Chief Kalyan Chaubey

Watch: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu's Stunning Penalty Save That Sealed India's 9th SAFF Championship Title