Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Women's Field Hockey Player (Captain) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/12/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Shahbad, Haryana |
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Bio/Wiki
| Rani Rampal is an Indian field hockey coach and former player who played as a forward. | |
| She retired from professional hockey in October 2024 after a 16-year career. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Shopping |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Rampal (Cart Puller) |
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| Mother | Name |
Career
| Made international debut at age 14 in 2008 at the Olympic Qualifiers in Kazan, Russia. | |
| Scored 7 goals at the 2010 World Cup in Argentina, becoming the second highest goal-scorer. | |
| Scored 4 goals in the finals of the 2009 Champion’s Challenge Tournament in Russia, leading India to gold. | |
| Key goals in 2014-15 FIH Hockey World League Semifinals helped India qualify for Rio Olympics. | |
| Captained India to first Asian Champions Trophy win in 2016. | |
| Scored crucial goals as captain to win the 2017 Asia Cup, including twice in the shootout final against China. | |
| Led team to silver medal at 2018 Asian Games. | |
| Captained India to historic fourth-place finish at Tokyo 2020 Olympics. | |
| Played 254 international matches and scored 205 goals. | |
| Retired from international hockey in October 2024 after 16-year career. | |
| Hockey India retired her jersey number 28 and awarded her Rs 10 lakh. | |
| Transitioned to coaching, mentoring at Soorma Hockey Club and sub-junior national teams. | |
| Received Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor. |
Favourites
| Hockey Player | Dhanraj Pillay |
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| Game(s) apart from Hockey | Badminton, Tennis |
| Badminton Player | Saina Nehwal |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ranirampal4/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/rani-rampal-6106b0226 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rani Rampal hails from a humble background with a father working as a cart puller and a mother as a homemaker. | |
| 2. She received the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2016 for her exceptional achievements in hockey. | |
| 3. In the 2009 Champion’s Challenge Tournament in Russia, Rani scored four goals in the finals, leading India to a Gold victory. | |
| 4. Her 200th match was played against Korea in March 2018, solidifying her reputation as one of the top women's hockey players globally. | |
| 5. Despite facing financial challenges, especially during her formative years, she persevered to pursue her hockey dream. | |
| 6. Rani was part of the Junior Hockey Team that secured a Bronze medal in the 2013 World Cup. | |
| 7. A standout moment was her participation in the 2010 World Cup in Canada at the age of 15, where she emerged as the top goal scorer with 7 goals. | |
| 8. She also participated in the 2010 Commonwealth Games and 2010 Asian Games, where India finished fourth. | |
| 9. At 14, Rani joined the hockey team, unaware of the Olympics' significance, until later experiences broadened her understanding. | |
| 10. Currently employed at the Sports Authority of India, Rani previously worked for the railways to support her training financially. | |
| 11. With support from GoSports Foundation, financial constraints did not impede Rani's hockey journey. | |
| 12. Her childhood dream of providing her family with a bigger home has been realized through her success in hockey. | |
| 13. At the age of 9 in 2003, she commenced training at the Shahbad Hockey Academy under the guidance of Baldev Singh, a pivotal figure in her life. | |
| 14. Despite doubts about her fitness, Rani did not secure a spot in the Indian team for the 2022 FIH World Cup. |