Indian Football Team for Asian Games 2023

Indian football team for Asian Games 2023

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced the composition of a 22-player Indian men’s football squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China. Among the squad members, Striker Sunil Chhetri, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, and defender Sandesh Jhingan stand out as the three senior players leading the team in the tournament.

Indian Men’s Football Team in Group A

The draw for the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 has placed the Indian men’s football team in Group A, alongside hosts China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. While India is ranked 99th in the latest FIFA rankings, they will be the second-best ranked team in their group, with China leading the pack at 80th. Myanmar and Bangladesh are ranked 160th and 189th, respectively. It promises to be an exciting and challenging group, with India aiming to outperform their opponents and secure a spot in the knockout stages.

Here is the full squad of Asian Games 2023 Indian men’s football team

Position	Players
Head Coach	Igor Stimac
Goalkeepers	Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
	Gurmeet Singh
	Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem
Defenders	Sandesh Jhingan
	Anwar Ali
	Narender Gahlot
	Lalchungnunga
	Akash Mishra
	Roshan Singh
	Ashish Rai
Midfielders	Jeakson Singh Thounaojam
	Suresh Singh Wangjam
	Apuia Ralte
	Amarjit Singh Kiyam
	Rahul KP
	Naorem Mahesh Singh
Forwards	Siva Sakthi Narayanan
	Rahim Ali
	Aniket Jadhav
	Vikram Partap Singh
	Rohit Danu
	Sunil Chhetri

Historical Achievements and Appearances

The Indian men’s football team boasts an illustrious history at the Asian Games. They have previously clinched gold medals at the New Delhi 1951 and Jakarta 1962 editions while securing a bronze medal at Bangkok 1970. Hangzhou 2023 will mark the 16th appearance of the Indian men’s football team at the Asian Games, showcasing their consistent participation and dedication to the sport.