The 25-year-old Defender who made his debut for the Indian Men's Hockey Team at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2021-22 went on to explain his humble origins
He was instrumental in India's silver medal-winning feat at the recently held Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. However, the 29-year-old player believes that there is still a lot more for him to improve ahead of a busy season.
Sonika, who had taken a break from the sport in 2020 due to personal reasons, made a solid comeback to the Indian Team in March 2022, as and when included in the squad for the FIH Women's Pro League 2021/22.
Abhishek played 14 matches during the FIH Pro League and displayed consistent performances, on the back of which he was selected in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games squad.
Rama Pramod Potnis was promoted as FIH International Panel Umpire and Sourabh Singh Rajput was promoted as FIH Advancement Panel Umpire for Outdoor Hockey.
Navjot Kaur has been a regular member of the Indian side in recent years and was also part of the sides during their recent exploits in the FIH Hockey Women's Pro League 2021/22 and 2020 Olympic Games.