Rani Rampal, captain of the Indian women's hockey team, said that as part of the preparation for the Tokyo Olympics, her team wants to play good matches against the top teams and their only focus will be on fitness and recovery. The Indian team is participating in the national camp in Bengaluru which is going to be held till 15 December. After a three-week break on Christmas and New Year, the team will reunite on January 5 and prepare for the tour of New Zealand.

Lotus photo printed on new passport, opposition raised question

Rani said, "Our focus will be on fitness and recovery." Before the Olympics, we want to play good matches against the top teams. We have to focus on the mind along with our bodies. She said," We have to do well at the right time. Given the weather during the Olympics in Tokyo, I believe the role of fitness will be important.''

Former veteran spinner Mushtaq Ahmed associates with Pakistan cricket team again

The Indian women's hockey team has won against teams such as Spain, Ireland, Japan, China, Korea, and England before winning the Olympic qualifiers. Rani has said, "People never expected a good performance from the Indian women's team and this thing was missing to us." Nobody expected us to win. Satisfaction was achieved only by participation. But now the attitude of the people is changing. Rani has also voted the best player of the year at the FICCI India Sports Awards. She said, "For me personally, this award will prove to be an inspiration to perform better. This will also help in the development of women hockey. I would like more girls to adopt the sport professionally. ''

Huge shortage of sports coach, parliamentary Standing Committee recommends