Rani Rampal Archives - Global Indian Youth

2023 recap: Indians shine in the global sporting arena

by Amrita Priya | Dec 31, 2023

(December 31, 2023) 2023 was a big year for Indian and Indian-origin sportspeople, from the historic triumph of the dressage team at the Asian Games, to Praggnanandhaa winning the silver medal at the Chess World Cup, each athlete’s journey has been marked by...

From turf to teaching: Rani Rampal’s double milestones in 2023

by Amrita Priya | Sep 19, 2023

(September 19, 2023) Ace hockey player Rani Rampal who earned the moniker the ‘Queen of Hockey,’ has recently been appointed as U-17 coach to mentor rising stars of the game. “Hockey gave me an identity, people listen to me, talk to me because of...

Rani Rampal: First Indian woman in sports to have a stadium named after her

by Amrita Priya | Apr 5, 2023

(April 5, 2023) “Words seem too less to express my happiness and gratitude as I share that the MCF Raebareli has renamed the hockey stadium to ‘Rani’s Girls Hockey Turf’ to honour my contribution to hockey,” tweeted an elated Rani Rampal. With this, the former women’s...