Hockey India also informed that Hardik will be replaced by alternate player Raj Kumar Pal.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/hockey-world-cup-india-pull-out-injured-hardik-singh-ahead-of-crucial-crossover-match/

Hockey India had organized a specialised camp for drag-flickers and goalkeepers a few weeks back and the 18-member team moved to Rourkela well in advance to get acclimatized to the conditions ahead of their opening clash with Spain on January 13.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/tokyo-olympics-cwg-now-world-cup-india-are-ready-to-rock-and-roll/

Notably, this is Hardik's second significant accolade this year as he had won the esteemed Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr Award for Player of the Year 2022 earlier this year.

Source: https://sports.ndtv.com/hockey/fih-player-of-the-year-award-a-recognition-of-hard-work-and-perseverance-hardik-4709322

Odisha Sports minister Tusharkanti Behera, senior officials of the state as well as FIH (International Hockey Federation) and Hockey India along with a 50,000 strong crowd attended the mega event.

Source: https://www.mangalorean.com/odisha-cm-inaugurates-fih-hockey-world-cup-2023/

We held a long camp and we prepared well with the help of Hockey India and SAI.

Source: https://pragativadi.com/mens-junior-asia-cup-2023-india-ready-for-korea-challenge-in-semis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mens-junior-asia-cup-2023-india-ready-for-korea-challenge-in-semis