Mission Asian Champions Trophy

Ahead of Asian Championship Trophy in Dhaka from March 11, the national team’s players including Rasel Mahmud Jimmy (2nd from L) started a two-month preparation camp at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday, ending approximately two-and-a-half years of hiatus from international hockey. Out of the 32-member preliminary squad, Debashish Kumar could not turn up due to testing Covid-19 positive while Abu Sayeed Nippon sought time due to a family engagement. PHOTO: COLLECTED