Quick Info
| Profession | Hockey player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/02/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Imphal, Manipur, India |
Latest News about Sushila Chanu
22/02/2025
Hockey India congratulated Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam for completing 250 international caps for India. The milestone was marked on 22 February 2025, highlighting her long career as a senior member of the national team.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 152 cm |
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| Weight | 52 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
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| School | Lilasing Khongnang Khong High School, Imphal |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Pukhrambam Shyamsundar Singh |
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| Mother | Pukhrambam Ongbi Lata Devi |
Career
| International Debut | 2008, Malaysia, Under-21 Asia Cup |
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| Jersey Number | #27 (India) |
| Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Likes to play against | Australia |
| Favourite Shot | Slap shot |
| Position | Halfback |
| Records | 250th international match on 22 February 2025 |
| Award | 9 January 2024: Arjuna Award |
| Career Turning Point | When under her leadership, Indian junior team won a bronze medal at the 2013 Junior World Cup in Germany |
| Olympic Appearances | 2016 Rio Olympics (Captain), 2020 Tokyo Olympics |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Travelling |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/sushilachanu/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sushila had a passion for sports and was encouraged by her uncle to take up hockey. | |
| 2. She began playing hockey at the age of 11 in 2003. | |
| 3. Since 2010, she has been employed as a junior ticket collector in Central Mumbai Railway. | |
| 4. Her role model is Gagan Ajit Singh. | |
| 5. She led the Indian junior team to win a bronze medal at the 2013 Junior World Cup in Mönchengladbach, Germany. | |
| 6. After a significant knee injury, she opted for rigorous rehab and exercise, returning to training within 8 weeks instead of surgery. | |
| 7. She will lead the 16-member Indian women’s hockey team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. | |
| 8. Sushila was appointed as the captain of the Indian team in place of Ritu Rani before the 2016 Rio Olympics due to Rani's poor form and attitude. | |
| 9. She is considered the most technically proficient player in the current Indian Hockey team. | |
| 10. She began playing hockey at Posterior Hockey Academy Manipur with guidance from Angina Devi. | |
| 11. She captained the 16-member Indian women's hockey team at the 2016 Rio Olympics. | |
| 12. She has scored three goals for India at international level. | |
| 13. She was a former captain of the Indian national hockey team. |