With 300 international caps, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club of one
1 year, 1 month ago

With 300 international caps, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club of one

The Hindu  

At 31, she is the second oldest player in the team and playing her 300th international match on Tuesday, Vandana Katariya will be in an exclusive club of one as the highest-capped Indian women’s hockey player. I have two families – the hockey family here that has given me a lot of support and strength through all the low periods and it would have been impossible to do it without them, and my family back home which has supported me unconditionally – who have backed me all along,” Vandana said on her milestone. “We put all our hard work to play for India, struggle and sacrifice so much to represent our country and when we see what is happening – what happened to Vandana’s family – I want to say to people please stop this discrimination, religious division and casteism. “My father used to say only one thing – he wanted to see the women’s team at the top, at least once, because he had seen all the hard work from up close.

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Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation
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2 months ago

Rani Rampal: A Legacy of Overcoming Poverty and Inspiring a Nation

Firstpost  

Rani Rampal announces retirement after an illustrious 16-year career. The legendary forward, who overcame extreme poverty to become an inspiration, bows out on a high note, leading India to its best-ever finish at the Olympics. Despite facing initial opposition and challenges, she fought her way to the top, scoring 205 goals and inspiring future generations of Indian hockey players.

Former Indian Women's Hockey Skipper Rani Rampal Announces Retirement After 16-Year Career
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2 months ago

Former Indian Women's Hockey Skipper Rani Rampal Announces Retirement After 16-Year Career

The Hindu  

Former Indian women's hockey skipper Rani Rampal announces retirement after a 16-year career. She led the team to its best-ever finish at the Olympics, securing a fourth place at the Tokyo Games in 2021. Rani, who started her journey from abject poverty to representing India, has faced numerous challenges but remains proud of her accomplishments. She joins Soorma Hockey Club …

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League

The Hindu  

It’s been two weeks since the Indian women’s hockey team’s Olympic dreams ended in Ranchi but the side is already planning for the next challenge at the FIH Pro League beginning here on Saturday. The Dutch and the Aussies have a massively one-sided track record but they haven’t played India in an official competition since 2022. Schopman insisted she was …

Savita Punia to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Savita Punia to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi

The Hindu  

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women’s team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. “The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi is an important tournament on our Paris Olympics journey. ALSO | …

With 300 international caps on a 13-year-old journey, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club
1 year, 1 month ago

With 300 international caps on a 13-year-old journey, Vandana Katariya enters an exclusive club

The Hindu  

At 31, she is the second oldest player in the team and playing her 300th international match on October 31, Vandana Katariya will be in an exclusive club of one as the highest capped Indian women’s hockey player. I have two families – the hockey family here that has given me a lot of support and strengths though all the …

Vandana, Deepika score hat-tricks, India storm into women's hockey semis with 13-0 win vs Hong Kong at Asian Games 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Vandana, Deepika score hat-tricks, India storm into women's hockey semis with 13-0 win vs Hong Kong at Asian Games 2023

Hindustan Times  

The Indian women's hockey team, on Tuesday, breezed into the semi-finals of the 19th Asian Games with a resounding 13-0 win over Hong Kong China in their last Pool A match in Hangzhou. Vandana Katariya, Deepika landed a hat-trick each while Monika, Deep Grace Ekka, Sangita Kumari, Vaishnavi Vithal Phalke, and Navneet Kaur found the back of the net in …

Rani Rampal’s treatment shows lingering 'sickness' in Indian hockey
1 year, 4 months ago

Rani Rampal’s treatment shows lingering 'sickness' in Indian hockey

Hindustan Times  

If what has happened in Indian hockey over the last two years – the utter and total banishment, the cold shouldering of an all-time great – had happened in Indian men’s cricket, apocalypse would have arrived. It is what has happened to former India women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal; without notice, communication or a squeak over the last two years. …

Women’s hockey team should have had more international matches this year: Vandana
1 year, 6 months ago

Women’s hockey team should have had more international matches this year: Vandana

The Hindu  

India women’s hockey forward Vandana Katariya feels the team should have played more international matches this year as big-ticket events such as Asian Games in China are lined up. The most recent assignment for the Indian women’s team was in Australia last month, where it was able to record a win only in its fifth and last game on the …

'Dhanraj Pillay of women's hockey': Ex-India captain rues Rani Rampal’s exclusion from Commonwealth Games 2022 squad
2 years, 5 months ago

'Dhanraj Pillay of women's hockey': Ex-India captain rues Rani Rampal’s exclusion from Commonwealth Games 2022 squad

Hindustan Times  

With Rani Rampal failing to make the cut for India's 18-member women's hockey team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022, fans and experts will be eagerly waiting to see how the Janneke Schopman-led side fares in Birmingham without their star striker. Her poor luck didn't just end there, as she wasn't included in the Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2022 …

Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian women’s hockey team for Commonwealth Games 2022: Savita, Vandana and Sushila to feature in squad

The Hindu  

Here are the profiles of all the athletes who will represent India in women’s hockey team at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Savita also won the 2017 Asia Cup, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and Asian Champions Trophy and was the vice-captain at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Deep Grace Ekka International caps: 234 Part of the junior national …

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come
2 years, 7 months ago

For Padma Shri Vandana Katariya, the best is yet to come

Live Mint  

“The target for Asian Games is gold,” says Vandana Katariya firmly. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women’s team delivered their best performance yet, reaching the semi-finals of the Games for the very first time. “But helped me get back on the ground, told me, ‘We need you.’” The players made sure she was never left alone with her …

Star women's hockey striker Vandana eyeing gold in Asian Games
2 years, 9 months ago

Star women's hockey striker Vandana eyeing gold in Asian Games

The Hindu  

Star Indian women's hockey team striker Vandana Katariya has set her eyes on wining the gold medal in this year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China to help them directly qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Vandana, a member of India's historic fourth-place finished side in the Tokyo Olympics, is also eyeing a top-two result in this year's FIH Women's World …

There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players
2 years, 9 months ago

There has been change in perception about women's hockey after Olympic performance: India players

The Hindu  

The historic fourth place finish in the Tokyo Olympics lifted the profile of women's hockey in the country immensely with youngsters taking up the sport in large numbers, India players Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur and Gurjit Kaur said on Tuesday. India ended at fourth place in the Tokyo Games women's hockey after losing to Great Britain in the bronze medal …

Young hockey striker Sangita eyeing bigger laurels after making successful India debut
2 years, 9 months ago

Young hockey striker Sangita eyeing bigger laurels after making successful India debut

The Hindu  

Young striker Sangita Kumari has set eyes on achieving bigger laurels in future after making a memorable debut with the Indian senior women's hockey team recently. While Sangita has been an integral part of the junior national side, she got her first opportunity with the senior team against Spain in the FIH Pro League double-header here recently. READ | "I …

Rani Rampal rested for Asian Champions Trophy, Savita Punia to lead Indian hockey team
3 years, 1 month ago

Rani Rampal rested for Asian Champions Trophy, Savita Punia to lead Indian hockey team

India TV News  

Skipper Rani Rampal has been rested for next month's Women's Asian Champions Trophy and in her absence vice-captain Savita will lead an 18-strong Indian hockey team. Forwards Lalremsiami and Sharmila Devi and midfielder Salima Tete, who were part of the Indian team that finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, miss out. Speaking about the team composition, Chief coach Janneke Schopman …

Savita, Vandana Katariya reflect on life after India women hockey team's historic performance at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 3 months ago

Savita, Vandana Katariya reflect on life after India women hockey team's historic performance at Tokyo Olympics

Hindustan Times  

When India women's hockey team lost their first three games against the Netherlands, Germany, and Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in July, it seemed like their campaign once again might be over without earning promotion from the group stage. WATCH | Savita Punia, Vandana Katariya on life after Tokyo Olympics Q3) Vandana - you became the first Indian women's …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Casteist attacks on Vandana Katariya’s family heartbreaking and shameful, says captain Rani Rampal
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Casteist attacks on Vandana Katariya’s family heartbreaking and shameful, says captain Rani Rampal

Firstpost  

“We give our blood, sweat, and tears for the honour of the country, and when he hear of such incidents, it just breaks our heart. New Delhi: India women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal has extended her support to teammate Vandana Katariya whose family was subjected to casteist slurs recently. Speaking to an online media conference organized by Hockey India, …

Shameful What Happened With Vandana Katariya's Family: India Women Hockey Captain Rani Rampal
3 years, 4 months ago

Shameful What Happened With Vandana Katariya's Family: India Women Hockey Captain Rani Rampal

News 18  

India women hockey captain Rani Rampal has termed the alleged casteist slurs hurled at teammate Vandana Katariya’s family as ‘shameful’. According to reports, Vandana’s family has alleged that a group of youths in their locality in Haridwar burst crackers while dancing in celebration as they passed casteist remarks at them after India lost to Argentina in the semi-final match of …

Uttarakhand announces ₹25 lakh cash reward for hockey star Vandana Katariya
3 years, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand announces ₹25 lakh cash reward for hockey star Vandana Katariya

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced a cash reward of ₹25 lakh to Vandana Katariya, a member of the India women's hockey team that participated in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics this year. India's Vandana Katariya watches the replay board during a women's field hockey match against Germany at the 2020 Summer Olympics. "We are proud that Uttarakhand's daughter …

Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal speaks out against casteist slur on Vandana Katariya
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey captain Rani Rampal speaks out against casteist slur on Vandana Katariya

India Today  

India captain Rani Rampal said that it was "heartbreaking" to hear that her teammate Vandana Katariya's family had been subjected to casteist abuse. The Indian women's hockey team matched their best-ever finish at the Olympics in what was a historic run in which they reached the knockouts for the first time in their history. Rani also congratulated the Indian men's …

Hockey Player Vandana Katariya's Family Attacked for Caste Identity after lndia Lost to Argentina in Olympics Semi-final
3 years, 4 months ago

Hockey Player Vandana Katariya's Family Attacked for Caste Identity after lndia Lost to Argentina in Olympics Semi-final

News 18  

On Wednesday, Indian Women’s hockey team lost the semi-final match against Argentina at the Tokyo Olympics. The defeat gave a reason tosome unscrupulous people at Hockey player Vandana Katariya’s hometown in Haridwar to attack her caste and even celebrate the defeat.According to a report by The Times of India, two upper caste men began circling Katariya’s residence at Roshnabad village …

Vandana Katariya's family subjected to casteist slurs after India lose to Argentina in Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

Vandana Katariya's family subjected to casteist slurs after India lose to Argentina in Olympics

Firstpost  

The abusers told Vandana Katariya’s family that India lost because “too many Dalits have made it to the team.” India player Vandana Katariya’s family was subjected to casteist slurs after the women’s hockey team lost to Argentina in the semi-finals at Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Argentina defeat, however, brought misery for Vandana’s family as two men from the upper caste …

Women's hockey player's family faces casteist slur after defeat in Tokyo Olympics: Report
3 years, 4 months ago

Women's hockey player's family faces casteist slur after defeat in Tokyo Olympics: Report

India TV News  

Indian hockey contingent created history on multiple occasions during the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the women's team reached their maiden semi-final while the men's team grabbed the first medal in Bronze since 1980 Moscow Olympics. However, amid the Indian hockey surge at the biggest stage, Indian women's hockey team key player Vandana Katariya had to hear the news of …

Vidya Malavade hopeful that Women’s Hockey team at Olympics will soon turn Chak De India moment real
3 years, 4 months ago

Vidya Malavade hopeful that Women’s Hockey team at Olympics will soon turn Chak De India moment real

Hindustan Times  

There’s definitely a sense of disappointment with Indian Women’s Hockey team failing to enter the race for the gold medal at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics, but Chak De! Actor Vidya Malavade is very proud of India’s women’s hockey team Millions were glued to their screens watching the match against Argentina, held on Wednesday, with a hope to witness the reel …

Tokyo Olympics, India Women Hockey Team: Meet The Magnificent 16
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, India Women Hockey Team: Meet The Magnificent 16

News 18  

They may not be a household name but the Indian women hockey squad at the Tokyo Olympics has taken a giant step to correct that anomaly. Today, she’s a junior world cup bronze medallist, two-time Asian Games medallist and been an integral part of the Indian team which, for the first time in history, qualified for successive Olympics. Today, she …

Chak De India Stars Vidya Malvade, Chitrashi Rawat on Women's Hockey Team's Olympics Win: This is So Nostalgic
3 years, 4 months ago

Chak De India Stars Vidya Malvade, Chitrashi Rawat on Women's Hockey Team's Olympics Win: This is So Nostalgic

News 18  

Hours after PV Sindhu clinched the bronze medal for badminton at the Tokyo Olympics, Indians across the world are hoping for another medal, this time from the Indian women’s hockey team. Shah Rukh Khan, who played coach Kabir Khan in the iconic film also shared a tweet hoping for gold for Indian Women’s Team. Her co-actor Chitrashi Rawat, who played …

Through Pain and Poverty, Women's Hockey Captain Rani Rampal Kept Dreaming of Playing for India
3 years, 4 months ago

Through Pain and Poverty, Women's Hockey Captain Rani Rampal Kept Dreaming of Playing for India

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal’s determination not to give an inch till the last minute of every single game she has played for the country perhaps comes from her upbringing in a poverty-stricken family, which couldn’t even afford two square meals a day. Rani, who started learning the sport at the age of six, has been the mainstay …

Indian women\'s hockey team braces up for tough Australia challenge as history beckons
3 years, 4 months ago

Indian women\'s hockey team braces up for tough Australia challenge as history beckons

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: The Indian women's hockey team's grit will be put through a severe test when it takes on Australia in the Olympic quarterfinals here on Monday, hoping to add another unexpected win to a dream run that has seen the side reach the last-eight stage for the first time. The Indian women hockey team's best finish at the Olympics came …

India Women’s Team Forward Reveals How Switching To Hockey Changed Her Life
3 years, 5 months ago

India Women’s Team Forward Reveals How Switching To Hockey Changed Her Life

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team forward Udita Duhan switched from handball to hockey six years ago. Perhaps destiny had some other plan.” “Choice of choosing hockey changed life” Udita, who made her debut in 2017 for the senior team, was part of the silver medal winning team at the 2018 Asian Games. Narrating her journey Udita said, “Under my captaincy, the …

Hockey India Names Rani as Skipper of the Women's Hockey Team for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Hockey India Names Rani as Skipper of the Women's Hockey Team for Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Hockey India today named veteran striker Rani as the Captain of the 16-member Olympic-bound Indian Women’s Hockey Team. Hockey India also announced the very dependable defender Deep Grace Ekka and experienced goalkeeper Savita as the two Vice Captains of the Women’s Team. Congratulating all three players named for their leadership roles, Indian Women’s Team Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne said, “I …

Selection in Olympic-bound team was my late father's dream, says India women's hockey forward Lalremsiami
3 years, 6 months ago

Selection in Olympic-bound team was my late father's dream, says India women's hockey forward Lalremsiami

Firstpost  

The 21-year-old created history when she became the first female player from Mizoram to be picked for the Olympics. New Delhi: Young India hockey player Lalremsiami on Sunday said her selection in the Tokyo-bound Indian contingent is the biggest achievement of her career as it helped her to fulfill her late father’s dream. The selection in the Indian women’s hockey …

Hockey: Self-belief in the Team is Really Strong, Says Indian Women's Team Midfielder Namita
4 years, 1 month ago

Hockey: Self-belief in the Team is Really Strong, Says Indian Women's Team Midfielder Namita

News 18  

With over 160 international caps to her name, Indian women?s hockey team midfielder Namita Toppo has no shortage of experience and she wants to ensure that she can always help her team in all situations. ?With Hockey India?s continuous support, we had managed to qualify for the Olympics after a gap of 36 years in 2016, and then performed exceptionally …

Fortunate to be Playing Alongside Rani Rampal and Vandana Katariya: Sharmila Devi
4 years, 1 month ago

Fortunate to be Playing Alongside Rani Rampal and Vandana Katariya: Sharmila Devi

News 18  

Sharmila Devi has stated that she is very fortunate to be playing in the same era as Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani and forward Vandana Katariya. The 19-year-old, who has played nine matches for the national team, scored India’s second goal against USA in the first-leg of the Olympic Qualifiers, which helped the team win 5-1 in November last …

Team Moving in Right Direction in Preparation for Tokyo Olympics: Vandana Katariya
4 years, 3 months ago

Team Moving in Right Direction in Preparation for Tokyo Olympics: Vandana Katariya

News 18  

One of the most experienced strikers in the Indian women’s hockey team, Vandana Katariya has been extremely satisfied with the way the national side has progressed since the team resumed sports activities last month. “We are certainly moving in the right direction and we will get back to our top form at the right time as it’s very important to …

Team moving in right direction in preparation for Olympics, says Vandana Katariya
4 years, 3 months ago

Team moving in right direction in preparation for Olympics, says Vandana Katariya

India TV News  

One of the most experienced strikers in the Indian women's hockey team, Vandana Katariya has been extremely satisfied with the way the national side has progressed since the team resumed sports activities last month. "We are certainly moving in the right direction and we will get back to our top form at the right time as it's very important to …

Rani My Favourite and I Hope to Become Like Her Someday, Says Lalremsiami
4 years, 3 months ago

Rani My Favourite and I Hope to Become Like Her Someday, Says Lalremsiami

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team forward Lalremsiami has been one of the go-to players in the national side in the last few years. The 20-year-old, who has played 64 matches for India, has played a part in many important victories for India which include the FIH Women’s Series Finals and FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers last year. We qualified for the 2018 …

Khel Ratna will motivate me to strive for bigger feats, says Indian hockey skipper Rani
4 years, 4 months ago

Khel Ratna will motivate me to strive for bigger feats, says Indian hockey skipper Rani

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal on Friday said winning the Khel Ratna, the country’s highest sporting honour, will motivate her to bring home more laurels. The Sports Ministry on Friday decided to honour Rani with the Khel Ratna along with star cricketer Rohit Sharma, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Paralympic gold-winner Mariyappan Thangavelu and table tennis player Manika Batra. “The …

Sharmila Devi missing the adrenaline rush of playing hockey
4 years, 5 months ago

Sharmila Devi missing the adrenaline rush of playing hockey

The Hindu  

India striker Sharmila Devi has said the experience of not playing hockey for a long time was new for her, and that she had been maintaining her fitness during the break. “It has been a really different experience to not have felt that adrenaline rush of playing the sport, but I’m just making sure I'm maintaining my fitness and am …

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