The Odisha government felicitated Sunita Lakra’s in appreciation of her contribution to Indian Women’s Hockey, at the ongoing Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar.
Odisha Hockey Promotion Council chairman Dilip Tirkey honoured the player, on behalf of the state government and in the presence of Sports and Youth Services secretary R Vineel Krishna.
“Sunita has brought great laurels for the state and country, with her achievements. She has shown that with sincere dedication and perseverance one can reach the highest sporting platform and this is an inspiration for the young women who aspire to make it to national teams,” Tirkey said.
Leading her team to win a silver, Lakra who hails from Odisha had captained India during the 2018 Asian Champions Trophy.
She was also a part of the Asian Games bronze medal team in 2014 and was also a part of the silver medal-winning Asian Games team in 2018.
While congratulating her, Tirkey said though Lakra has retired from hockey, she continues to greatly inspire young women players from the state.
For backing sportspersons and recognising their hard work, Lakra expressed her thanks to the Odisha government.
