India Women's National Field Hockey Team
The India Women's National Field Hockey Team is one of the most successful teams in international women's field hockey. The team represents India in international competitions and is governed by the Hockey India. The Indian women’s hockey team has made a significant impact on the international stage in recent years.
History of Indian Women's National Field Hockey Team
The Indian women's field hockey team was established in the early 20th century. They first played in international matches in 1927 against France in England. In 1953, the team played their first major tournament, the Women's Field Hockey Tournament in Surrey, England. Since then, the team has participated in numerous international tournaments.
The Indian women's field hockey team has qualified for the Summer Olympics three times, including the 1980 Moscow Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics, and 2021 Tokyo Olympics. They have also participated in numerous Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and other international tournaments.
Recent Performances of Indian Women's National Field Hockey Team
The Indian women's field hockey team has shown promising performances in recent years. They won the Silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, losing to Japan in the final. They also won the Silver medal in the 2019 Women's FIH Hockey Series Finals, held in Hiroshima, Japan, losing to Japan yet again in the final. In 2021, they won the Bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics, beating Australia 1-0 in the Bronze medal match.
These performances have given a boost to women's field hockey in India, and the team is now considered as one of the top teams in the world. They have also inspired many young girls in India to take up field hockey as a sport.
The Players of Indian Women's National Field Hockey Team
The Indian women's field hockey team comprises talented players from across the country. Some of the prominent players include Rani Rampal, Savita Punia, Deep Grace Ekka, Vandana Katariya, Navjot Kaur, and Nikki Pradhan. These players have played a crucial role in the recent success of the team.
Rani Rampal is the captain of the team and is considered as one of the best players in the world. She was the flag-bearer for India at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony. Savita Punia, the goalkeeper of the team, has been instrumental in the team's recent success, making several crucial saves in important matches. Vandana Katariya, the forward of the team, scored three goals in the Tokyo Olympics, including the winning goal in the Bronze medal match against Australia.
The Coach of Indian Women's National Field Hockey Team
The coach of the Indian women's field hockey team is Sjoerd Marijne, a Dutch field hockey player and coach. He was appointed as the head coach of the Indian women's team in 2017. Since then, he has played a crucial role in the team's recent success.
Marijne has a vast experience in coaching field hockey teams. He has previously coached the Netherlands women's team, the Netherlands Under-21 women's team, and the Dutch men's team. He has also coached the Indian men's team before taking over as the coach of the women's team.
Conclusion
The Indian women's field hockey team has come a long way in the last few years. They have shown promising performances in international tournaments, winning medals and making the country proud. The players and the coach have played a crucial role in the team's success. With their hard work and dedication, they have inspired many young girls in India to take up field hockey and pursue their dreams.
The Indian women's field hockey team is now considered as one of the top teams in the world and is expected to achieve more success in the future.
