Chandigarh, December 14 – National hockey player Olympian Navneet Kaur met with Haryana’s Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij at his office in Chandigarh today. During the meeting, Sh.Vij expressed pride in Olympian Navneet Kaur, captain of the Hero Hockey India League champions SG Pipers from Ranchi and the Championship’s Best Player, and gave her his blessings.
Sh. Vij said that Haryana’s pride, Olympian Navneet Kaur, has created history with her outstanding performance in the Hero Hockey India League 2025-26. He expressed hope that she will continue to bring glory to the country in upcoming tournaments. Sh. Vij emphasized that the state government remains committed to promoting sports talent.
Notably, Navneet Kaur, vice-captain of the Indian women’s hockey team (from Shahbad), led SG Pipers to victory in the final as captain. The team won the gold medal in the championship held in Ranchi, where Navneet Kaur was honored not only as captain but also awarded the title of ‘Championship’s Best Player.’
Navneet Kaur’s performance serves as an inspiration for Haryana’s youth. Having represented the country at the Olympic level, she has proven through her hard work, leadership, and sporting skills that Haryana’s sports sector excels on the global stage.
