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The Modern Coach Factory Stadium in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, was renamed as Rani's Girls Hockey Turf.

The Indian Railways’ Modern Coach Factory Stadium in Raebareli was renamed as Rani's Girls Hockey Turf after former Indian women’s hockey team captain "Rani Rampal".

She became the first female hockey player from India to have a stadium named after her.

Rani Rampal, a Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Padma Shri awardee, shared pictures from the inauguration ceremony on social media, where she is seen interacting with the players and other staff members.

"Words seem too less to express my happiness and gratitude as I share that the MCF ( Modern Coach Factory) Raebareli has renamed the hockey stadium to Rani's Girls Hockey Turf to honour my contribution to hockey," tweeted Rani Rampal, who has two Asian Games medals to her name - a silver at 2018 Jakarta and a bronze at 2014 Incheon..

Source : Olympics

Published On : March 22, 2023
Category : Sports