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Eager To Impress, Deepika Reflects On Winning HI Upcoming Player Of The Year Award
Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award: Considered to be one of the brightest and most dynamic youngsters in the set-up, Deepika, who was recently awarded the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21), is keen to leave her mark at the highest level.
The 21-year-old, who hails from Hisar, was also the recipient of a cash prize worth Rs 10,00,000 from Hockey India. A forward who knows her way to goal, Deepika was elated to be recognised for her efforts.
“Winning the Hockey India Asunta Lakra Award for Upcoming Player of the Year (Women – Under 21) is a big milestone in my career. Recognition of this kind is very encouraging for young players like me, and it will motivate us to work harder whenever we take the field. This award is not just mine – everyone involved in my journey, who have supported me so far played a role in reaching here, and I am truly grateful for this support system," she said in a Hockey India release.
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