'I am not retiring' - Rani Rampal quashes retirement rumours; accepts proposal of coaching U17 teams
1 year, 4 months ago

'I am not retiring' - Rani Rampal quashes retirement rumours; accepts proposal of coaching U17 teams

India TV News  

Former India women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal has furiously hit back at chief coach Janneke Schopman regarding her sudden ouster from the team and also quashed her retirement rumours floating in the air as she took over a new responsibility on Thursday, August 10. Hockey India assigned a new set of responsibilities to former India captains Sardar Singh and Rani as they were named coaches of the soon-to-be-formed U17 teams - a sub-junior team in a brand new age category. The best person who can answer this is the chief coach or the selectors because I don’t know the answer," said Rani in a press conference. The incumbent Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, who was also present at the press conference said that the president and the secretary "do not interfere" in selection calls and mentioned that such calls are entirely taken by the selectors and the coach.

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Rani Rampal says she thought about playing in inaugural season of Hockey India League before announcing retirement
1 month ago

Rani Rampal says she thought about playing in inaugural season of Hockey India League before announcing retirement

The Hindu  

Rani Rampal officially retired from hockey in a grand ceremony at the end of the bilateral series between India and Germany’s men’s teams at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in New Delhi nearly a month ago. However, Rani, who led India to a fourth-place finish at Tokyo Olympics, admits that she could have, perhaps, played the inaugural season of the women’s …

PM Modi Extends Heartfelt Tribute to Rani Rampal, Calls Her an 'Ambassador of Nari Shakti'
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi Extends Heartfelt Tribute to Rani Rampal, Calls Her an 'Ambassador of Nari Shakti'

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Indian hockey legend Rani Rampal for her exceptional contributions to the sport. In a letter, PM Modi termed her a 'true ambassador of the immense potential of our nation's Nari Shakti'. He expressed his admiration for her remarkable achievements and congratulated her on an extraordinary career. The Hockey India (HI) …

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.

Rani Rampal Announces Retirement from India Women's Hockey Team
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2 months ago

Rani Rampal Announces Retirement from India Women's Hockey Team

ABP News  

Rani Rampal, a former India women's hockey captain, announces her retirement from the sport on Thursday (October 24). Her decision marks an end to her 16-year-old career. Under her captaincy, India registered their best-ever finish at the Olympics- a fourth place at the Tokyo 2020 Games, narrowly missing out on a bronze medal.

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 …

Rani Rampal's Retirement: A Journey of Triumph and Determination
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2 months ago

Rani Rampal's Retirement: A Journey of Triumph and Determination

India Today  

Former Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal announces her retirement after a 16-year career. She led the team to its best-ever finish at the Olympics in 2021, securing a fourth-place finish. The 29-year-old will retire as one of India's most decorated hockey players, having made her international debut at 14 and scoring 205 goals in her 254 outings for India.

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. …

Rani Rampal left out of India women's hockey team probables list for Asian Games 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Rani Rampal left out of India women's hockey team probables list for Asian Games 2023

Hindustan Times  

Just a couple of days after Hockey India appointed her as the coach of Indian U-17 women's team, former captain Rani Rampal found herself out of the 34-strong probables list for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, starting September 23. India's Rani Rampal Rampal had on Thursday lashed out at the national head coach Janneke Schopman demanding an answer as to …

Rani Rampal not picked in India’s Asian Games women’s hockey probables
1 year, 4 months ago

Rani Rampal not picked in India’s Asian Games women’s hockey probables

The Hindu  

Just a couple of days after Hockey India appointed her as the coach of Indian U-17 women’s team, former captain Rani Rampal found herself out of the 34-strong probables list for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, starting September 23. Rampal had on Thursday lashed out at the national head coach Janneke Schopman demanding an answer as to why she was …

'Whatever happened with me is not right': Rani lashes out at retirement question following sub-junior coach appointment
1 year, 4 months ago

'Whatever happened with me is not right': Rani lashes out at retirement question following sub-junior coach appointment

Hindustan Times  

Former India captains Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal have been made chief coaches of the national sub-junior boys' and girls' teams respectively, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey announced on Thursday. Rani last represented India in January during the tour of South Africa, When asked on Thursday if she had ended her playing career, Rani responded by asking why she hasn't …

Rani Rampal dismisses retirement thoughts amid national team snub
1 year, 4 months ago

Rani Rampal dismisses retirement thoughts amid national team snub

The Hindu  

After being dropped from the Indian women’s team, former captain Rani Rampal, on Thursday, expressed her disappointment at the situation but said she had more left to give to the sport. The best person who can answer this is the chief coach or the selectors because I don’t know the answer,” said Rampal at a press conference. “We can understand …

Hockey World Cup squad: Rani Rampal missing but India eye crown
2 years, 6 months ago

Hockey World Cup squad: Rani Rampal missing but India eye crown

Hindustan Times  

Rani Rampal, the nucleus of the Indian women’s hockey team, will not be going to the World Cup in Spain and Netherlands from July 1-17 as she is yet to recover from her injury despite returning to the squad during the ongoing Pro League. The midfield will be handled by Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Sonika …

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 …

It's yet to sink in, maybe we will realise later: Rani Rampal on India's 4th place finish
3 years, 4 months ago

It's yet to sink in, maybe we will realise later: Rani Rampal on India's 4th place finish

India TV News  

The Indian women's hockey team may have captured the imagination of an entire nation with fourth place finish but the magnitude of its feat is yet to sink in, feels skipper Rani Rampal, still nursing a heartbreak of missing an Olympic bronze. From a bottom-place finish at Rio 2016, the Indian women's team capped a remarkable journey at Tokyo Olympics, …

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 …

Rani Rampal to lead Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics, to be assisted by two deputies
3 years, 6 months ago

Rani Rampal to lead Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics, to be assisted by two deputies

India TV News  

India on Monday named striker Rani Rampal as skipper and Deep Grace Ekka and Savita as two vice-captains of the national women's hockey team for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics to be held from July 23 to August 8. India had last week announced a 16-member team for the Tokyo Games but refrained from naming the captain although it was more …

Rani Rampal to lead Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Rani Rampal to lead Indian women's hockey team in Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Hockey India named veteran striker Rani Rampal as the captain of the 16-member Olympic-bound Indian women's hockey team on Monday. Under Rani's captaincy over the past few years, India has achieved significant results including winning the Asia Cup in 2017, winning silver at the Asian Games 2018, silver at Asian Champions Trophy 2018 as well as winning the FIH Series …

Was disheartening at first but we've adjusted to it: Rani on Olympics postponement
4 years, 4 months ago

Was disheartening at first but we've adjusted to it: Rani on Olympics postponement

India TV News  

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was a development which was difficult for players to wrap their heads around in the beginning but have now adjusted to, says Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal. "It has been a long time since anyone played hockey, so the coaches have developed a program that would allow us to start slow and …

Was Disheartening at First But We've Adjusted to it: Rani Rampal on Tokyo Olympics Postponement
4 years, 4 months ago

Was Disheartening at First But We've Adjusted to it: Rani Rampal on Tokyo Olympics Postponement

News 18  

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was a development which was difficult for players to wrap their heads around in the beginning but have now adjusted to, says Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal. "It has been a long time since anyone played hockey, so the coaches have developed a program that would allow us to start slow and …

Turning Point: Rani Rampal reveals how selection in World Team XI made her believe she was good enough to play for India
4 years, 4 months ago

Turning Point: Rani Rampal reveals how selection in World Team XI made her believe she was good enough to play for India

Firstpost  

In the latest edition of our Turning Point series, India women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal talks about the moment which gave her confidence that she was good enough to play for the country. “I said ‘no, I don’t think I am,’” confesses Rani, who was first named among India probables in 2008 and, a year later, at the age …

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