Hockey India Honors Jyoti After 100th International Appearance

AUCKLAND- Hockey India congratulated midfielder Jyoti on reaching the milestone of 100 international caps during India’s match against Japan at the FIH Women’s Hockey Nations Cup in New Zealand on June 16.

Jyoti, who hails from Haryana, made her international debut for India in 2019 during a bilateral Test series against Malaysia. She has since been part of several major international campaigns, including India’s bronze-medal-winning squad at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the gold-medal-winning Women’s Asian Champions Trophy teams.

Expressing her happiness on reaching the milestone, Jyoti said, “Representing India has always been the greatest honor of my life. Completing 100 international matches is a proud moment for me and one that I will cherish forever. I would like to remember my family and thank my coaches, teammates and everyone who has supported me throughout this journey.”

She added, “Every time I wear the Indian jersey, it motivates me to give my best for the country. The journey has taught me valuable lessons and helped me grow both as a player and as a person. I hope to continue contributing to the team’s success and create many more special memories with them.”

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey congratulated Jyoti on the achievement and praised her commitment.

“Hockey India congratulates Jyoti on the remarkable achievement of completing 100 international caps. Reaching this milestone is a testament to her dedication, consistency and hard work over the years. She has been an important member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and has always displayed tremendous commitment whenever she has represented the country. We are proud of her accomplishments and wish her the very best for the future,” Tirkey said. (IANS)