14/07/2016 Nikki overcomes hurdles to become Jharkhand's first woman hockey Olympian |
Ranchi, July 13 (IANS) Nikki Pradhan was not picked for the country's junior national hockey camp in 2011-2012 and didn't know what the future held for her. Now, sheer dedication and hard work have seen this tribal girl make the cut in the Indian women's hockey team for the Rio Olympics.
Chief Minister Raghubar Das has congratulated Nikki on her selection in the Olympic squad, saying it was a matter for pride for all of Jharkhand. |
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