tish Sharma

Tribune News Service

Kurukshetra, August 10

Three Indian women’s hockey stars — skipper Rani Rampal, Navneet Kaur and Navjot Kaur — tonight reached Shahabad in Kurukshetra after their memorable performance in the Olympics.

Though the team missed a medal by a whisker, the players got a warm welcome as they won millions of hearts and respect with their laudable performances.

The team members first reached Rani Rampal’s house, where a rousing reception was given to the players. Then they went to Navjot’s house, followed by felicitation by the Shaheed Udham Singh Trust. Later, the players were welcomed at Navneet’s house where a big screen was arranged to relive their Olympics moments.

Rani Rampal said, “It was an honour for me to lead the Indian team. It was a team effort. We are overwhelmed with the kind of response we have got in spite of not winning a medal. The experience we have gained will stand us in good stead.”

Navjot said, “Compared to the last Olympics, we have done better this time. We are hopeful that more players from Haryana will make it to the Indian team.”