Nikki Pradhan (born 8 December 1993) [1] is an Indian field hockey player and a member of the Indian national team. Pradhan was the first female Hockey player from Jharkhand who represented India in the Olympics. [2]

In 2023, Nikki Pradhan was selected for the Indian hockey team squad for the 19th Asian Games which were held in Hangzhou, China. The Indian hockey team won the bronze medal in the championship by defeating Japan by the score of 2-1.

In 2023, Nikki Pradhan was selected for the Indian hockey team’s squad at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Indian hockey team bagged the bronze medal in the championship, defeating Japan by the score of 2-1.

Oct 27, 2023 · The defender became the first woman’s hockey player from Jharkhand to represent India at the Olympics. She achieved this feat at the 2016 Rio Olympics; a year after making her debut for the senior team. Since then, barring injuries, Nikki Pradhan has consistently been part of the Indian side.

Nikki Pradhan Defender. Department/State. Railway Sports Promotion Board. Date of Birth 08-12-1993 . Caps 179. Goals 2. Player Debut Year. 2016. Major Tournaments Participated. Olympic Games. Tokyo Olympics 2020 - 4th Position; Rio Olympics 2016 - …

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Dec 8, 1993 · Eddy Alvarez competed in short track speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics and in baseball at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in both.

New Delhi, 21st May 2023: The third match of India’s Tour of Australia today witnessed the Indian Women's Hockey Team defender Nikki Pradhan achieve a special milestone of completing 150 International Caps.

2 days ago · Nikki Pradhan’s journey is equally inspiring. A native of Hesal village in Khunti district, Nikki’s family faced severe financial hardships. Her father, a constable, earned a modest salary, and as a child, Nikki had to work alongside her mother in the fields. She began playing hockey with a stick crafted from bamboo peels, as her family ...

Jan 16, 2024 · Nikki Pradhan, Indian team's vice-captain, goes about her job of stopping the opponent from netting a goal.