Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, today inaugurated the 5th Hockey India Senior Women’s Inter-Department National Championship in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Mr Puri said that Indian women’s hockey has risen to the global stage and is making the nation proud. He added that players such as Rani Rampal, Pritam Rani Siwach, and others have brought immense glory to the country and serve as role models for the younger generation.  

 

 

The Minister said that the country’s focus on sports has intensified in recent years, and initiatives such as Khelo India, the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), and the Fit India Movement are creating a strong ecosystem of support for athletes. Mr Puri added that increased investments in sports infrastructure and special emphasis on women’s sports are enabling Indian athletes to achieve record successes at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Olympics.