Deepika Kumari (Field Hockey) Age, Family, Biography
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Age: 20 Years
Profession: Field Hockey Player
Hometown: Hisar, Haryana
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Profession | Field Hockey Player |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Field Hockey | |
International Debut | Junior- Youth Olympic Qualifiers (2018) Senior- FIH Pro League (2021-2022) |
Jersey Number | # 55 (India) |
Domestic/State Team | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd |
Coaches | Rupinder Pal Singh, Janneke Schopman |
Favourite Shot | Drag Flicking |
Position | Forward |
Caps (as of 2024) | 35 |
Medals | Bronze • 2022: Asian Games in Hangzhou Gold • 2023: Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi • 2023: Junior Asia Cup in Japan |
Award | Best Player of the tournament in the Sub-Junior National Championship Award |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 6 December 2003 (Saturday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 20 Years |
Birthplace | Hisar, Haryana |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Hisar, Haryana |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Family | |
Siblings | Brother- 1 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Deepika Kumari
- In her childhood, Deepika wanted to become a wrestler and practised wrestling with her brother.
- In 2018, she came into the limelight after scoring 16 goals for Haryana in the Sub Junior National Championship.
- In 2020, she took part in the Junior India women’s tour in Chile, where she played a major role by securing an unbeaten run for team India.
- In 2021, she was selected for the Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa.