Namita Toppo

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Namita Toppo
Personal information
Born (1995-06-04) 4 June 1995 (age 30)
Jaurumal, Sundergarh, Odisha, India
Height 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight 53 kg (117 lb)
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Odisha Mining Corporation
Senior career
YearsTeam
Hockey Odisha
Railways
Odisha Mining Corporation
National team
YearsTeamCapsGoals
2012–2022 India 168 (6)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing Flag of India.svg  India
Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Jakarta Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Incheon Team
Asia Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Gifu
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Kuala Lumpur
Asian Champions Trophy
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 Singapore
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Kakamigahara
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2018 Donghae
Junior World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Mönchengladbach

Namita Toppo (born 4 June 1995) is an Indian former field hockey player. [1] She hails from Sundargarh District of Odisha. [2] On 27 December 2020, she was conferred with the 28th Eklavya award. Toppo was honoured for her performance from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020 at both national and international levels. [3]

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Career

Namita Toppo, born on 4 June 1995, is a midfielder and a product of Sports Hostel, Panposh, Rourkela, Odisha. [2] Toppo made her state debut in 2007 and was then selected for Girls U-18 Asia Cup in Bangkok, Thailand where she was part of Bronze medal winning squad. [4] Toppo represented the senior team for the first time in 2012 in the FIH champions challenge in Dublin. [4] Namita was felicitated with Asuntra Lakra Award for the upcoming player of the year Award for 2014 by Hockey India. [5] She made her 150th appearance for the national team against England in 2018 women's hockey world cup in London. [4] Namita was part of Olympic squad which represented India in the summer Olympics after 36 years. Namita Toppo, was one of the four players, who were made to sit on the floor of the train while returning to their home from Rio Olympics. [6]

Awards and achievements

Namita has represented National Hockey team of India in more than 150 matches. [4] On 27 December 2020, she was conferred with the prestigious 28th Ekalavya Award for her contribution to the game. Toppo was honoured for her performance from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020 at both national and international levels. [7]

10 lakh by Hockey India in its annual award function at New Delhi on 28 March 2015.

International

from 9 to 17 June 2014. [16]

National

References

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  2. 1 2 3 "PERSONALITIES". orisports.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  3. "Hockey star Namita Toppo honoured with Ekalavya Puraskar". Hindustan Times. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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  5. "The first ever Hockey India annual Award" . Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  6. "Indian Women's Hockey Team Players Made to Sit on Train Floor, Probe Demanded". 29 August 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
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  13. "Hockey India names women's team for 3rd Asian Champions Trophy". sports.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 25 August 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
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  16. "Ritu Rani to lead Indian Women Team for Malaysia Tour". thefansofhockey.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  17. "Indian Players at Incheon Asian games 2014". sports.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 30 July 2016.