Sandeepa, who finished as the side\u2019s top scorer with five goals throughout the campaign, was inspired to take up the sport in 2021 by her sister and women\u2019s team forward Sangita Kumari. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on the advice from her sister, Sandeepa said, \u201cBefore the match, she told me to play with my heart, stay focused throughout, and trust my abilities. She always reminds me to back my skills, stay confident in pressure situations and look to make an impact by scoring goals for the team.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Highlighting the importance of the tournament, which is supported by Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation, Sandeepa added, \u201cThe competition is a very important platform for young players like us. It gives us the opportunity to showcase our talent and grow in the sport. I would like to thank the Anandana Foundation for its continued support of women\u2019s hockey, which motivates players like us to perform and aim higher.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the team\u2019s preparation and determination, Sandeepa said, \u201cWe trained continuously for 15 days leading up to the tournament. Our mindset was clear that we wanted to become champions again, and we gave it everything we had.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Highlighting the importance of the tournament, which is supported by Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation, Sandeepa added, \u201cThe competition is a very important platform for young players like us. It gives us the opportunity to showcase our talent and grow in the sport. I would like to thank the Anandana Foundation for its continued support of women\u2019s hockey, which motivates players like us to perform and aim higher.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the final, she said, \u201cWe played with great intensity. Even after conceding, we didn\u2019t lose belief and kept pushing until the end to get the win.\u201d <\/p>\r\n\r\n