Days after Indian hockey legend Rani Rampal who led India to a historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, announced her retirement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to former India women’s hockey team captain on Tuesday.
In his letter, PM Modi referred her as ‘true ambassador of the immense potential of our nation’s Nari Shakti’.
He said, “You have been a true ambassador of the immense potential of our nation’s Nari Shakti. Redefining excellence and setting a benchmark for younger players, you have shown that there are no limits to what Indian women can achieve…Congratulations on an extraordinary career, and my best wishes for the future.”
Earlier on Thursday, Rani Rampal hung her boots, ending her 15-year career. In her illustrious career, Rani played 254 international matches and scored 120 goals, starting with her debut as a 14-year-old in 2008 at the Olympic qualifiers in Kazan.
The Hockey India (HI) in honour of Rani Rampal’s remarkable contributions to Indian hockey, retired her iconic No. 28 jersey later in the day.
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