Press Trust of India
New Delhi, August 4: Indian women’s hockey team forward Rani Rampal is all set to become an assistant coach after SAI relaxed its recruitment norms owing to the player’s record.
Rani played for the senior team in the 2010 World Cup when she was only 15. She has also been the only Indian player to be nominated for the FIH ‘Women’s Young Player of the Award’ in 2010. Her outstanding performances helped India win a bronze medal in the Junior World Cup in 2013.
“Undoubtedly, Ms Rampal is one of the most accomplished hockey players of current times. She has also played an important role in the performance of the Indian team at the recently-concluded World League Semifinals which has almost guaranteed the country a place in the 2016 Rio Games,” SAI said in a statement.
“Considering her achievements and keeping in view that her presence will immensely motivate budding women hockey players SAI has decided to offer her the post of assistant coach in SAI in relaxation of the recruitment rules. Her appointment in SAI will certainly inspire the next generation of hockey players,” the statement added.
