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Nitish Sharma
Tribune Information Service
Kurukshetra, August 3
Excited relations of girls hockey staff’s ahead participant Navneet Kaur, who hails from Shahabad in Kurukshetra, have excessive hopes and are assured that they are going to return with the gold medal within the Tokyo Olympics.
Navneet’s father Buta Singh, a farmer, mentioned: “We’re excited for Wednesday’s sport. We’re pleased with the performances of the women up to now. Navneet had additionally scored a aim in opposition to Eire, which helped the staff stay within the race for the gold. We knew their match in opposition to Australia was a troublesome one, however the way in which they performed has been commendable. Now, they need to purpose for higher glory whereas taking part in in opposition to Argentina within the semifinal.”
Navneet (25), who began taking part in when she was simply seven, made her debut within the senior Indian staff in 2014. That is her maiden look within the Olympics. She is a BA second-year scholar on the KU and a chief travelling ticket travelling inspector within the Western Railway.
“We don’t worry the stronger opponents anymore. Now we have been practising laborious and are able to play,” Navneet mentioned.
“Our pleasure is aware of no bounds. We’re simply ready for his or her subsequent sport. There’s a hockey floor simply reverse to our home in Shahabad. After seeing the gamers practising there, she confirmed curiosity to play hockey. Initially, we informed her that it’s a robust sport nevertheless it’s her willpower and laborious work that she is representing her nation as we speak. Her coach Baldev Singh has performed a vital function in grooming her,” Buta added.
