Rani Rampal, the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, has been the driving force behind the team’s resurgence on the global stage. Born in Shahabad, Haryana, Rani started playing hockey at the age of 6 and quickly rose through the ranks.
Under her leadership, India’s women’s hockey team has achieved significant milestones, including a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which was the team’s best-ever Olympic performance. Rani has been instrumental in India’s success in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and FIH tournaments.
Her journey from a small village to the pinnacle of world hockey is inspiring, and she continues to be a trailblazer for women’s sports in India.
