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PM Modi praised women hockey player Vandana Kataria. He has said in a letter to Vandana that your Olympic hat -trick will be remembered for a long time. Vandana has recently announced retirement from hockey. And…Read more
PM Modi appreciated the achievements of Vandana Kataria.
New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the contribution of hockey star Vandana Kataria to the game. PM Modi said that playing in 320 international matches in his brilliant career is a proof of his skill and leadership. Which played an important role in furthering Indian hockey. Kataria, the Indian women’s hockey player who played the most matches, announced his retirement from international sports earlier this month, ending her 15 -year career. The 32 -year -old striker scored 158 goals in 320 matches for India and was part of the national team that secured the historic fourth position in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote in a letter shared on ‘X’, ‘Congratulations to the brilliant career filled with achievements as an excellent player of the Indian women’s hockey team and heartfelt greetings to you for starting a new innings of life. Giving many opportunities for pride to the countrymen with your game, you made a big contribution in keeping the country’s tricolor elevated in various competitions.
Born in Roshanabad, Haridwar, Kataria was born from a simple background. His father worked as a technician at Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). He struggled to become a legendary Indian hockey player, struggling with caste-based and gender-based abuses as well as poor health and depression.
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The Prime Minister said, ‘It is notable for your journey to make a special identity in the hockey world with your hard work, dedication and commitment to come forward from a simple background. Indian women’s hockey is a sign of your specific abilities to become the highest match player in history. As a captain, your leadership ability and team spirit were commendable and you played an important role in taking hockey to new heights. Representing the country, diversity has been appreciated in various competitions as per your enthusiasm and the need of the team. Whether to give India a historic bronze medal in the Junior Women’s World Cup or winning the gold in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy or the gold in the FIH Women’s Nations Cup, your career is full of many such successes.
Kataria is the first and only Indian woman to make a hat -trick in the Olympics. The PM wrote, ‘There have been many such occasions in your career which will always be fresh in the minds of fans. One of these 2020 Tokyo Olympics includes your hat -trick against South Africa, which will be remembered for a long time. As a player, it is a big challenge to live up to the expectations of crores of sports lovers and to continuously enhance themselves. After retirement from international hockey, when you look back and look at your career, you will surely feel that you have worked to raise the forehead of your family, friends and fans. The high standard you established as one of India’s best forward players are similar to inspiration for young players. I am confident that even after retirement, you will be associated with the game and will further strengthen Indian hockey by benefiting our generations with your rich experience and efficient guidance.
