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{{short description|Indian field hockey player}} | {{short description|Indian field hockey player}} | ||
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{{MedalSport | Women's [[Field Hockey]]}} | {{MedalSport | Women's [[Field Hockey]]}} | ||
{{MedalCountry | {{IND}} }} | {{MedalCountry | {{IND}} }} | ||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Commonwealth Games]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[Commonwealth Games]]}} | ||
{{MedalGold| [[ | {{MedalGold| [[2002 Commonwealth Games results#Field Hockey|2002 Manchester]] | [[India at the 2002 Commonwealth Games#India women.27s national field hockey team|Team]]}} | ||
{{ | {{MedalSilver|[[Hockey at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Melbourne]]|[[Hockey at the 2006 Commonwealth Games – Women's tournament|Team]]}} | ||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[Asian Games]]}} | ||
{{MedalBronze| [[2006 Asian Games|2006 Doha]] | [[Hockey at the 2006 Asian Games|Team]]}} | {{MedalBronze| [[2006 Asian Games|2006 Doha]] | [[Hockey at the 2006 Asian Games|Team]]}} | ||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Women's Hockey Asia Cup|Hockey Asia Cup]]}} | {{MedalCompetition|[[Women's Hockey Asia Cup|Hockey Asia Cup]]}} | ||
{{MedalGold| [[2004 Women's Hockey Asia Cup|2004 New Delhi]] | Team}} | {{MedalGold|[[2004 Women's Hockey Asia Cup|2004 New Delhi]]|}} | ||
{{MedalSilver|[[2009 Women's Hockey Asia Cup|2009 Bangkok]]|}} | |||
{{MedalCompetition|[[Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I|Champions Challenge]]}} | |||
{{MedalBronze|[[2002 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge|2002 Johannesburg]]|[[2002 Women's Hockey Champions Challenge#Squads|Team]]}} | |||
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'''Mamta Kharab''' (born 26 January 1982, Rohtak, [[Haryana]]) is | '''Mamta Kharab''' (born 26 January 1982, Rohtak, [[Haryana]]) is an Indian former [[field hockey]] player, who represented the [[India women's national field hockey team]]. She has also captained the national team.<ref name=eves>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/3051 | |url=http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/3051 | ||
|title= Hockey eves embark for Olympic berth mission | |title= Hockey eves embark for Olympic berth mission | ||
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|date=10 April 2008 | |date=10 April 2008 | ||
|publisher=Newstrack India | |publisher=Newstrack India | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> During the [[India at the 2002 Commonwealth Games|2002 Commonwealth Games]], she scored the winning goal which gave India the gold. [http://www.rediff.com/sports/2002/aug/03hock1.htm] She also served as the model for the character of Komal Chautala in the 2007 [[Bollywood]] hit, ''[[Chak De India]]''. Now she is working with Haryana police as a Deputy Superintendent of Police.<ref name="komal">{{cite web |date=30 September 2007 |title=LEVELLING THE FIELD |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/sunday/story/222561.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231095046/http://www.indianexpress.com/sunday/story/222561.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 December 2007 |accessdate=12 April 2008 |work=Entertainment}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Two players appointed as DSP in Haryana |url=https://www.oneindia.com/2007/09/06/two-players-appointed-as-dsp-in-haryana-1189087402.html}}</ref> She is a recipient of the [[Arjuna Award]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=33 sportspersons honoured |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030830/main6.htm}}</ref> | ||
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}}</ref> She is a recipient of the [[Arjuna Award]]. | |||
Known as 'golden girl' of Indian women hockey team, Mamta | Known as 'golden girl' of Indian women hockey team, Mamta Kharb was born on 26 January 1982. She was declared the best player and the best scorer in the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament held in Malayasia, where India won the bronze medal. She has also played a leading role in India's victory in the Common Wealth Games held in Manchester in 2002. | ||
She scored the Golden Goal in the final against England in which India won the gold medal after 32 years. | She scored the Golden Goal in the final against England in which India won the gold medal after 32 years. | ||
Mamta's native village is | Mamta's native village is Giwana in Sonipat district of Haryana. She did her schooling from Senior Secondary School Rohtak, Haryana. Her parents Kamla and Haripal reside in Model Town area, Rohtak. | ||
Mamta's two sisters Poonam and Sushma have also played hockey at the national level. Sushma like Mamta, is still playing for the Railways. | Mamta's two sisters Poonam and Sushma have also played hockey at the national level. Sushma like Mamta, is still playing for the Railways. | ||
Mamta's father Haripal Singh is a primary teacher and is posted in the village Bidhlan of the | Mamta's father Haripal Singh is a primary teacher and is posted in the village Bidhlan of the Sonipat district. | ||
Born in a lower-middle-class family where her school teacher father had six other children to feed, Mamta Kharab's rise is an example of the struggle that women in Haryana have to make to realise their sporting ambitions | Born in a lower-middle-class family where her school teacher father had six other children to feed, Mamta Kharab's rise is an example of the struggle that women in Haryana have to make to realise their sporting ambitions | ||
Ms. Mamta | Ms. Mamta Kharb is a graduate from MD University, Rohtak. She has played a number of National and International Hockey matches/championships for India. Her sports achievements as per certificate given by Indian Women's Hockey Federation are as under:- | ||
1999 National (U-21) Tournament, New Jersey, USA, 1st Place. | 1999 National (U-21) Tournament, New Jersey, USA, 1st Place. | ||
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Moreover, she was declared Best Player of the Tournament and Best Scorer of the Tournament in the Junior Asia Cup, in Malaysia in 2000. Above all, keeping in view her best performance in hockey, the Haryana Government decorated her with prestigious awards: "Bhim Award" and Government of India with "Arjun Award" in 2003. | Moreover, she was declared Best Player of the Tournament and Best Scorer of the Tournament in the Junior Asia Cup, in Malaysia in 2000. Above all, keeping in view her best performance in hockey, the Haryana Government decorated her with prestigious awards: "Bhim Award" and Government of India with "Arjun Award" in 2003. | ||
Mamta | Mamta Kharb is a young, dynamic and versatile hockey player who is leading the Indian Women Hockey Team. As is evident from her sports achievements mentioned above, she played a number of matches and won bronze, silver and gold medals and was decorated with prestigious Bhim and Arjun Awards. | ||
In view of above, she has been appointed as P/DSP by the State Government.<ref>vide their memo. No. 2/16/2007-IHGI dated 4 September 2007.</ref> She has joined on 5 October 2007 and has been further deputed for her Basic Training at Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban. | In view of above, she has been appointed as P/DSP by the State Government.<ref>vide their memo. No. 2/16/2007-IHGI dated 4 September 2007.</ref> She has joined on 5 October 2007 and has been further deputed for her Basic Training at Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban. | ||
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080323132055/http://www.bharatiyahockey.org/khiladi/stree/2002/mamatakharab.htm Biography] | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080323132055/http://www.bharatiyahockey.org/khiladi/stree/2002/mamatakharab.htm Biography] | ||
*[http://m2002.thecgf.com/results/default.asp?ath=8387 Commonwealth Games Biography] | *[http://m2002.thecgf.com/results/default.asp?ath=8387 Commonwealth Games Biography] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190500/http://m2002.thecgf.com/results/default.asp?ath=8387 |date=4 March 2016 }} | ||
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Mamta Kharab (born 26 January 1982, Rohtak, Haryana) is an Indian former field hockey player, who represented the India women's national field hockey team. She has also captained the national team.[1] During the 2002 Commonwealth Games, she scored the winning goal which gave India the gold. [1] She also served as the model for the character of Komal Chautala in the 2007 Bollywood hit, Chak De India. Now she is working with Haryana police as a Deputy Superintendent of Police.[2][3] She is a recipient of the Arjuna Award.[4]
Known as 'golden girl' of Indian women hockey team, Mamta Kharb was born on 26 January 1982. She was declared the best player and the best scorer in the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament held in Malayasia, where India won the bronze medal. She has also played a leading role in India's victory in the Common Wealth Games held in Manchester in 2002.
She scored the Golden Goal in the final against England in which India won the gold medal after 32 years.
Mamta's native village is Giwana in Sonipat district of Haryana. She did her schooling from Senior Secondary School Rohtak, Haryana. Her parents Kamla and Haripal reside in Model Town area, Rohtak.
Mamta's two sisters Poonam and Sushma have also played hockey at the national level. Sushma like Mamta, is still playing for the Railways.
Mamta's father Haripal Singh is a primary teacher and is posted in the village Bidhlan of the Sonipat district.
Born in a lower-middle-class family where her school teacher father had six other children to feed, Mamta Kharab's rise is an example of the struggle that women in Haryana have to make to realise their sporting ambitions
Ms. Mamta Kharb is a graduate from MD University, Rohtak. She has played a number of National and International Hockey matches/championships for India. Her sports achievements as per certificate given by Indian Women's Hockey Federation are as under:-
1999 National (U-21) Tournament, New Jersey, USA, 1st Place.
2000 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Milton Keynes, England
2000 3rd Junior Asia Cup, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Bronze Medal
2000 U-18 AHF Cup, Hong Kong, China, Gold Medal
2001 Test Matches in Australia
2001 4th Junior World Cup, Buenos Aires, Argentina
2001 10th Women's World Cup Qualification Tournament, France
2002 1st Championship Challenge Trophy, Johannesburg, South Africa, Bronze Medal
2002 4-Nations hockey Tournament, Manchester (England) 2nd place
2002 10th Women's World Cup Qualifying play off matches in England against USA
2002 17th Commonwealth Games, Manchester, England, Gold Medal
2004 5th Asia Cup, New Delhi, Gold Medal
2004 Test Matches in New Zealand
2005 Training-cum-competition, Adelaide, Australia, 1 March to 2 April 2005
2005 5th KT Cup International Tournament, Seongnam, Korea, 7–17 June 2005
2005 4 Nation Tournament, New Delhi 1–8 October 2005 Silver Medal
2005 7th Indira Gandhi International Gold Cup Women's Hockey Tournament, New Delhi 1–8 October 2005 Silver Medal
2006 18th Commonwealth Games, Melbourne, Australia, Silver Medal
Moreover, she was declared Best Player of the Tournament and Best Scorer of the Tournament in the Junior Asia Cup, in Malaysia in 2000. Above all, keeping in view her best performance in hockey, the Haryana Government decorated her with prestigious awards: "Bhim Award" and Government of India with "Arjun Award" in 2003.
Mamta Kharb is a young, dynamic and versatile hockey player who is leading the Indian Women Hockey Team. As is evident from her sports achievements mentioned above, she played a number of matches and won bronze, silver and gold medals and was decorated with prestigious Bhim and Arjun Awards.
In view of above, she has been appointed as P/DSP by the State Government.[5] She has joined on 5 October 2007 and has been further deputed for her Basic Training at Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Pandey, Vineeta (10 April 2008). "Hockey eves embark for Olympic berth mission". Newstrack India. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
- ↑ "LEVELLING THE FIELD". Entertainment. 30 September 2007. Archived from the original on 31 December 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2008.
- ↑ "Two players appointed as DSP in Haryana".
- ↑ "33 sportspersons honoured".
- ↑ vide their memo. No. 2/16/2007-IHGI dated 4 September 2007.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Biography
- Commonwealth Games Biography Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine