This is the golden period for women's hockey in India: Navneet Kaur

BENGALURU: Indian hockey team striker Navneet Kaur believes the ongoing phase is the right period for aspiring women's players to take up the sport.

"I believe this is the golden period for women's hockey in India. We are given equal importance, job security, financial benefits through cash awards when we win, all these are great encouraging factors to take up the sport professionally," Navneet, who made her international debut in 2014, said.

"I feel the following for our team has also grown tremendously since our improved performances at the 2018 Women's World Cup, Asia Cup, Asian Games and Asian Champions Trophy.

"It is very motivating to see fans leaving us messages on social media and expressing their support to us," added the striker who has so far made 79 appearances for the national team. IANS

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