HPU football team gears up for inter-varsity knockout tie
The 20-member football team of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is set to face Soban Singh Jeena University, Almora, in the knockout stage of the inter-university competition from December 14-21 at GNA University, Phagwara, Punjab. The match is scheduled
for December 15.
The team recently participated in a five-day training camp at Paddal Ground, Mandi, organized by the Rising Star Football Academy. Players were selected from various colleges across the state, with Dheeraj Dutta named captain. Other team members include Harshal, Chandrashekhar, Shamir Khan, Harsh Kumar, Ajay, Avneet, Shyam Mahajan, Sahil Sharma, Eklavya Sindhi and more.
Coach Dr Gaurav Bhardwaj expressed confidence in the team’s balanced lineup and their preparation for the tournament, aiming for a strong performance in the upcoming matches.
