The Indian women’s hockey team owes much of its recent surge to forwards like Navneet Kaur, whose journey from Haryana’s fields to vice-captaincy captivates fans worldwide. Shahabad’s legacy as a hockey powerhouse shaped her from birth on August 26, 1995.
Joining the national side in 2014 after dominating domestic circuits, Navneet’s style—marked by explosive speed and tenacity—has yielded 62 goals in 201 games. She’s the engine driving India’s forward line.
From the euphoric 2017 Asia Cup victory to silver at the 2018 Champions Trophy and Asian Games, her impact is undeniable. She shone in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, World Cup, secured Tokyo Olympics’ best-ever fourth, won 2019 FIH gold, and grabbed 2022 Commonwealth bronze. Elevated to vice-captain in 2024, leadership comes naturally.
Balancing her role at Indian Railways, Navneet’s commitment inspires. With major tournaments on the horizon, her pivotal role could usher in unprecedented success, solidifying her as a legend in Indian sports.