SportsPhoto: News18 SportsNilakanta Sharma to Retire After Asian Champions Trophy
Indian midfielder Nilakanta Sharma announced he will retire from international hockey after the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy. The 31-year-old made this decision following India's gold medal win at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This retirement is part of Hockey India's transition plan towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, allowing younger talented players to get opportunities.
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