\u201cMy fondest memory (of my career) is the Tokyo Olympics when we beat Australia in the quarterfinals, that was the first time when the women\u2019s team finished in the top four,\u201d Rani Rampal told IANS after the second match of the India v Germany bilateral series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is truly an honour that my retirement has come at the venue named after our hockey wizard Major Dhyanchand. This was the first event being played here in 11 years. The last time I played here was during the 2012 Olympic qualifiers and I am very happy that I got to announce my retirement here,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India finished fourth in the re-scheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the team created history at the Games but narrowly missed out on a medal after losing to Great Britain in the third-place playoff. Rani was the captain of the side and she was later awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Padma Shri awards in the same year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hockey India on Thursday honoured her remarkable contribution by retiring her iconic No. 28 jersey in a ceremony held after the India vs Germany bilateral series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rani\u2019s impact on Indian hockey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Over her career, she played more than 250 matches for India and scored over 100 goals, leading the team to several historic victories. She was a driving force behind India\u2019s silver medals at the 2017 Women\u2019s Asian Cup and the 2018 Asian Games, where she also had the honour of serving as India\u2019s flag-bearer during the closing ceremony.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hockey India on Thursday honoured her remarkable contribution by retiring her iconic No. 28 jersey in a ceremony held after the India vs Germany bilateral series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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