Bhopal, April 29 -- In the recently concluded 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women's National Championship 2026, one name stood out on the scoring charts: Nausheen Naz.

The 15-year-old striker from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, was the tournament's most clinical finisher, ending the campaign as the top scorer with an incredible nine goals, according to a release.

Currently attending the U-18 National Coaching Camp at SAI Bhopal, Nausheen's rise to the national stage is a testament to her resilience. Her journey is defined by a fierce determination to overcome financial hardship and deep-seated social prejudices.

For Nausheen, starting hockey was about resourcefulness rather than having the best gear. Inspired by her elder sister, Tahoor Naz, a ...