CM Chouhan hosts lunch in honor of Indian women’s hockey team
Tuesday - September 28, 2021 10:26 pm ,
Category : BHOPAL
Bhopal 28 September 2021: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the Indian women’s hockey team has given an outstanding performance in the Tokyo Olympics. These young women won the hearts of the people of the country. We are fulfilling our duty by honoring them in Madhya Pradesh, the heart of the country. In the next Olympics, they will definitely win gold medal.
Chief Minister Chouhan was addressing during the luncheon hosted by him in honor of the Indian women’s hockey team at his residence this afternoon. Chief Minister Chouhan said that the members of the team displayed immense courage and skill in the Olympics. This has raised hopes of better performance of Indian women’s hockey team in the future competitions. Chief Minister Chouhan presented a replica of Sanchi Stupa to every member of the team as a memento. He also presented a memento to Tushar Khandekar, coach of the Indian team.
Sports Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Indian Olympic Association and F.I.H. President Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, Principal Secretary Sports and Youth Welfare Department Gulshan Bamra, Director Sports Ravi Gupta, Director Public Relations Ashutosh Pratap Singh were present on the occasion.
Indian women’s hockey team
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team comprises Sushri Rani Rampal (Captain), Savita (Vice Captain), Deep Gras Ekka (Vice Captain), Vandana Kataria, P. Sushila Chanu, Navjot Kaur, Namita Toppo, Monika, Nikki Pradhan, Gurjit Kaur, E. Rajni, Navneet Kaur, Neha, Lalremsiami, Reena Khokhar, Udita, Salima Tete, Sharmila Devi and Nisha. Among these players, Vandana Kataria and E. Rajni have been associate members of Madhya Pradesh State Women’s Academy. Both of them have also represented Madhya Pradesh in the national competition. Reena Khokhar, Monika and P. Sushila Chanu have taken training from Madhya Pradesh State Women’s Hockey Academy – Window to News
