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KIUG 2023: Sambalpur’s Sujata Kujur Hopes To Make It To Indian Women’s Hockey Team
The Target Olympic Podium Scheme: Sujata Kujur, who hails from Odisha's hockey hotbed of Sundargarh, has now emerged as an inspiring figure in domestic hockey who hopes to one day represent the country at the international level.
Sujata led the women’s hockey team of Sambalpur University to gold at the Khelo India University Games 2023 Ashtalakshmi where they defeated ITM University, Gwalior 5-3 in a thrilling final which went into a penalty shootout after the score was tied 1-1 in regulation time.
“It's an incredible feeling to emerge as champions. Our team displayed a seamless blend of unity, unwavering dedication, and the essential combination of skills," said the 20-year-old Sujata, who plays as a midfielder.
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