Ropni Kumari, Indian Women’s Hockey Team defender, looked back on the previous year and explained how consistent opportunities to play with the Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team have contributed to her development. The 19-year-old was part of the team that claimed the Gold medal at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 and also travelled with the team to Dusseldorf, Germany for the 2023 4 Nations Junior Women’s Invitational Tournament. Ropni was also a key player for the side at the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile and played in all six games. “It was a good year for me as I was able to earn consistent opportunities with the team and was able to improve as a player. I am thankful to the support staff and the coaches for backing me and also to my teammates for allowing me to express myself. Winning the Gold medal at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup remains one of my favourite memories,” she said. Ropni was recently named among the 33-member National Women’s Team Core group that …