Human Interest |
General Interest |
Injuries |
She was hit in the face by a rising ball during a match at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. The injury required eight stitches around her right eye and she missed the rest of the Games. (Sunday Times South Africa, 20 Mar 2006)
She suffered a foot injury in early 2002. (Planet Fieldhockey, 21 May 2002) |
Sport Specific Information |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Forward |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
She first captained India in 2000. (Express India, 07 Sep 2000)
She recieved the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2009 for her achievements in hockey. (thaindian.com, 01 Jun 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Maharaj Kumar Kaushik |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Railway Worker |
Languages |
Hindi, |
Sport Specific Information |
Coach from which country? |
India |
International Debut |
Year |
1998 |
Competing for |
India |
Tournament |
Asian Games |
Location |
Bangkok |