Eight female hockey players from Haridwar have been selected for the Uttarakhand women’s hockey team at the National Games, boosting the state’s medal hopes.
Key Highlights
- The women’s and men’s teams each have 18 players, with Haridwar making a strong mark in the women’s squad.
- Selected players from Haridwar: Kehkasha Ali, Jyoti Mehra, Saloni Pilkhwal, Khushi Katariya, Muskan Katariya, Preeti Sharma, Aarti Kaluda, and Pooja Kaluda.
- Khushi Katariya is the niece of international hockey star Vandana Katariya.
- In the men’s team, only Vishal Kumar from Haridwar secured a place; he is a student at Gurukul Kangri University, which has extended its best wishes.
The hockey tournament will be held at Vandana Katariya Sports Stadium, Roshnabad, from February 4 to 13, where both teams will compete for national glory.
