Rani Rampal

Indian Women's Field Hockey Player (Captain)

Indian Shahbad, Haryana

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Women's Field Hockey Player (Captain)
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/12/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceShahbad, Haryana

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Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3"
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

HobbiesListening to Music, Shopping

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/BoyfriendsNot Known

Family

FatherRampal (Cart Puller)
MotherName

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 PlayerDhanraj Pillay
Game(s) apart from HockeyBadminton, Tennis
Badminton PlayerSaina Nehwal

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.
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