BENGALURU: Olympian Vandana Katariya called time on her much-storied international hockey career, which began from humble roots in Roshnabad in Salempur, Haridwar, when she was a teenager.
Battling patriarchal societal norms and armed with dreams and talent, she stoically negotiated a road strewn with immense challenges to make it to the Indian hockey team. Deft stickwork and tactical brilliance allied with unwavering determination ensured she defied the odds. Vandana’s 15-year-old career is not just testimony to her resilience, but an inspiration for a generation of players.
