Speaking on her return, Suman said, \"I'm thrilled to be making a comeback to the Indian squad. I first joined the national camp in 2016 and played for both the junior and senior national teams for a few years. My last outing with the senior team was three years ago in Bhubaneswar, where I played a Pro League match against the Netherlands in the year 2022.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When asked about her being dropped from the core team and the three-year hiatus, the 25-year-old defender asserted that she never gave up on hockey and was determined to improve and earn her spot back in the national team. \"I collaborated with the coaches to further enhance my defensive skills, tackling, and man-to-man marking abilities in Sports Authority of India\u2019s (SAI) NCOE Delhi. Over the past three years, I've focused on developing these skills to earn my place back in the national squad.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suman, who has even played under the captaincy of former Indian player Rani, praised the unique qualities of her past and present captains and said, \u201cEvery captain brings a distinct personality to the role, and both Rani and Salima Tete offer unique strengths as leaders. Salima, being one of the senior members of the team, has not only earned respect through her experience but has also likely shaped her leadership style by learning from Rani\u2019s example.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025 looming just a few weeks away, Suman is now determined to make the most of this opportunity and cement her spot in the team, \"Now that I've made my comeback to the senior team, I know I can do better. The coaches, including Harendra (Singh) sir and Vijay sir, have worked extensively on my game and given me opportunities to play in Australia and this leg of the Pro League, and I am not going to let this go. My long-term goal is to improve my game and make the most of this opportunity to represent India.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suman, who hails from Imphal, Manipur, also advised young hockey players to never give up on their dreams and keep working towards it, she said, \u201cLife is a journey of highs and lows. Just because you\u2019re facing setbacks today doesn\u2019t mean that\u2019s where you\u2019ll stay. Believe in yourself, stay disciplined, and keep working hard as every sincere effort eventually finds its reward.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025 looming just a few weeks away, Suman is now determined to make the most of this opportunity and cement her spot in the team, \"Now that I've made my comeback to the senior team, I know I can do better. The coaches, including Harendra (Singh) sir and Vijay sir, have worked extensively on my game and given me opportunities to play in Australia and this leg of the Pro League, and I am not going to let this go. My long-term goal is to improve my game and make the most of this opportunity to represent India.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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