Sharmila Devi

Sharmila Devi is an Indian field hockey player.[1] She hails from Hisar, Haryana.[2]

Sharmila Devi
Personal information
Born (2001-10-10) 10 October 2001
Hisar, Haryana, India
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Senior career
Years Team
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– India 51 (6)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  India
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place2022 BirminghamTeam
Asia Cup
Bronze medal – third place2022 Muscat

Career

She made her international debut against the USA in the 2019 Women's FIH Olympic Qualifiers, where she scored a goal.[2][3]

In 2021, she was selected as part of the Indian squad which would participate in the Tokyo Olympics.[4]

References

  1. Sadanandam, Abishek (24 June 2021). "A look at the Indian women's hockey team going to the Tokyo Olympics". thebridge.in. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  2. "Happy with opportunities in senior team, want to make each one count: Indian women's forward Sharmila Devi". The New Indian Express. 6 February 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  3. "Fortunate to be playing alongside Rani Rampal and Vandana Katariya, says Sharmila Devi | Hockey News - Times of India". The Times of India. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  4. "Hockey India announces women's squad for Tokyo Olympics 2020". Hindustan Times. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.


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