New Delhi: Former Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal bid adieu to the sport on Thursday. Rampal brought an end to an illustrious 16-year career, where she registered a phenomenal rise after coming from poor family in Haryana. The 29-year-old retires as one of India women hockey’s most decorated players after leading the side to its best-ever finish at the Olympics – a fourth place at Tokyo in 2021.
“It’s been an outstanding journey. I never thought I will play for so long for India. I have seen a lot of poverty from childhood but focus was always to do something, represent the country,” she told reporters in a press conference.
✅254 India Caps
✅205 International Goals
✅4th at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
✅2018 Asian Games 🥈
✅2014 Asian Games 🥉Former Indian Women’s #Hockey national team captain Rani Rampal announces retirement.
Thank you for the memories, Rani 😇 pic.twitter.com/yZhNdligzo
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) October 24, 2024
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