Both players had recently announced their retirements from international hockey, marking the end of two illustrious careers that inspired a generation of players and fans alike.
In his letter, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Vandana on a career filled with milestones and lauded her for elevating Indian women's hockey on the global stage.
With 320 international appearances and 158 goals to her name, Vandana is the most-capped player in the history of Indian women's hockey. But beyond the numbers, she leaves behind an inspiring legacy--a tale of resilience, quiet determination, and a relentless hunger to push Indian women's
Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.
Despite losing the encounter against JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the ongoing Women's Hockey India League 2025, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers skipper Udita Duhan backed her team and appreciated their game.
Following the victory against Rarh Bengal Tigers in the ongoing Women's Hockey India League 2025, JSW Soorma Hockey Club skipper Vandana Kataria said that the team did not have a start which they wanted but later made a comeback and went on to win the clash.
The last Pool stage match of the Women's Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 witnessed JSW Soorma Hockey Club defeat Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers by 4-2 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi today. With this victory, JSW Soorma Hockey Club have set up th
Ahead of the women's Asian Champions Trophy this year, Indian women's hockey forward Vandana Katariya said that the youngsters in the team have improved a lot and expressed hope in the team to defend the title.
Indian women's hockey team suffered a 2-4 loss against Germany despite putting up a solid show in a thrilling encounter. Sunelita Toppo and Deepika scored goals for India, while Viktoria Huse, Stine Kurz and Jule Bleuel emerged as goal-scorers for Germany