Rajgir, Sept. 5 -- Hockey India on Friday felicitated two stalwarts of Indian Hockey - former Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Vandana Katariya and former Indian Men's Hockey Team forward Lalit Kumar Upadhyay - for their outstanding contributions to the sport.

Both players had recently announced their retirements from international hockey, marking the end of two illustrious careers that inspired a generation of players and fans alike.

The felicitation took place in Rajgir on the sidelines of the ongoing Hero Men's Asia Cup, Rajgir, Bihar 2025. As a token of appreciation, Hockey India presented cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to Vandana and Lalit, acknowledging their dedication and service to the national teams, according to a press release ...