Bhopal, April 28 -- Hailing from Poonch, a remote district in Jammu and Kashmir located just 8 kilometres from the Line of Control, where opportunities in sport are scarce, 16-year-old Akshra Dutta has carved her way into Hockey India's ongoing U-18 National Coaching Camp at SAI, Bhopal.
Akshra earned this opportunity courtesy of her impressive showing at the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 Division 'C'.
Representing Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, she scored four field goals in the tournament, finishing as the second-highest goalscorer in her division. Her contributions played a key role in her team topping Pool B and securing promotion to Division 'B' for the next season.Behind her rise is a deeply rooted sportin...