SportsPhoto: Firstpost SportsNilakanta Sharma to retire after India's 2026 Asian Champions Trophy campaign
Hockey India midfielder Nilakanta Sharma announced his retirement from international hockey following the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy in Punjab. The 31-year-old from Manipur, part of India's gold-winning 2026 Asian Games team, revealed the decision after India's 13-0 win over Bangladesh. He stated the retirement is a personal choice to allow younger players opportunities and support the team's future progress.
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