Thursday 18 May 2017

Sunita Lakra completes century of international matches

Sunita Lakra completes century of international matches

Pukekohe (New Zealand), May 17 (PTI) India's premier defender Sunita Lakra completed the milestone (मील का पत्थर) of playing 100 international matches for the country, when she took field against New Zealand in the third of the five match series, here today. Lakra made her international debut(प्रथम प्रवेश) in 2009 and since has been a backbone of the Indian team. She currently leads India's defence in New Zealand along with Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Sushila Chanu, Udita and Gurjit Kaur. Born in Odisha, Lakra has climbed the ranks in Indian hockey with significant performances(प्रदर्शन) in the 17th Asian Games, 2016 Rio Olympics and was also instrumental in India's successful outing at the fourth Women's Asian Champions Trophy and Women's Hockey World League Round 2 in Canada.

"Sunita is a very hard working and talented player. She has proven(सिद्ध किया हुआ) her place in the team with several important performances and I congratulate her on completing her 100th international match today," Mushtaque Ahmad, Secretary General, Hockey India, said.

"She has been an inspiration for young, budding players in Odisha and other parts of the country who are aspiring to take up hockey professionally(पेशेवर). I wish her the very best for future matches," Ahamd added.

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