New Delhi, Oct 24:슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Rani Rampal, the former captain of the Indian women슬롯사이트s hockey team, announced her retirement from international hockey on Thursday, marking the end of an illustrious 16-year career. Hockey India honoured her remarkable contributions by retiring her iconic No.28 jersey in a ceremony held after the India versus Germany bilateral series.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Field Hockey Will Not Be Part of Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Rani, who debuted at just 15, became a beacon of hope and inspiration in Indian hockey, famously leading the national team to a historic fourth-place finish in the re-scheduled Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. She will serve as a mentor and coach with the Soorma Hockey Club of Punjab and Haryana, ahead of the inaugural women슬롯사이트s Hockey India League (HIL) later this year.

Reflecting on her farewell, Rani said, 슬롯사이트I am very emotional. I don슬롯사이트t know where to begin. I thank Hockey India for letting me say my goodbye from this ground. I know all the spectators in the stadium are hockey lovers. When I started at the age of seven, maybe the people in the crowd saw my journey and gave me love. I thank all of you for coming here.

"I consider myself as a very lucky person, I believe it슬롯사이트s the end of one chapter but the beginning of another. I will be mentoring in the women슬롯사이트s HIL so I will work as hard in my next chapter so that I can help all women who want to compete for the nation,슬롯사이트� said Rani Rampal in her farewell speech after the conclusion of India vs New Zealand bilateral hockey series," she said.

Rani슬롯사이트s impact on Indian hockey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Over her career, she played more than 250 matches for India and scored over 100 goals, leading the team to several historic victories. She was a driving force behind India슬롯사이트s silver medals at the 2017 Women슬롯사이트s Asian Cup and the 2018 Asian Games, where she also had the honour of serving as India슬롯사이트s flag-bearer during the closing ceremony.

Rani's rise to stardom began when she made her international debut in 2008 at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player to represent India at that time. She later emerged as one of the key players during the 2010 World Cup, scoring seven goals and helping India secure their best performance since 1978. She played both as a forward and midfielder, showcasing her versatility and leadership over the years.

Throughout her career, Rani earned numerous accolades. In 2016, she was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award, followed by India슬롯사이트s highest sporting honour, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, in 2020. That same year, she was also honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India슬롯사이트s top civilian awards.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Indian Hockey Defender Udita Dugan Attracts Highest Bid of INR 32 Lakh by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in First Half of HIL 2024슬롯사이트�25 Women슬롯사이트s Auction.

She was recognised as the 슬롯사이트Best Young Player of the Tournament슬롯사이트� at the 2010 Women슬롯사이트s Hockey World Cup and 슬롯사이트Player of the Tournament슬롯사이트� at the 2013 Junior World Cup, where India won its first-ever bronze medal. Rani will now serve as coach of the sub-junior women's hockey team.

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