Veteran player Rani Rampal is not a part of the HIL Auction after she was roped in by Soorma Hockey Club as Indian coach and mentor for the women’s team, in the Hockey India League 2024-25 recently. Rani Rampal has inspired a generation of women to take up the sport with her performances for the Indian women’s hockey team.
Rani, hailed as the Queen of Indian Hockey, has inspired a generation of women to take up the sport with her breathtaking performances for the Indian women’s team.
She has scored an astounding 205 goals in 254 outings for the national team and was a crucial cog in the team that made it all the way to an unprecedented high by qualifying for the 3rd/4th Place match of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Wanted to explore opportunities: Rani Rampal
“I have been eager to explore areas that the sport of hockey has to offer beyond just being a player. So, when this opportunity to be a mentor and a coach for Soorma Hockey Club came my way, I decided to take it,” said Rani Rampal.
“This is the first time a league of this stature is being conducted for women in the country, and it is going to help raise the standard of hockey. The auction is coming up soon, and we aim to assemble the best team in the league. I am looking forward to the season and will give all I can to help this team succeed,” Rani added.