Rajbir Kaur

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Rajbir Kaur Rai (born 3 June 1965) is an Indian field hockey player and former Indian women's team captain. She lives in Jallandhar. In her days, she was popular as the 'Golden Girl' of Indian hockey.[1][2] She received Arjuna Award in 1984.[3]

Early life[edit]

She was born in Jallandhar. She did her schooling in the Government Senior Secondary Nehru Garden, Jalandhar and completed her degree at Lyallpur Khala Collge for Women, Jalandhar.[4] She is married to Olympian Gurmail Singh.

Hockey career[edit]

Rajbir Kaur, is the only Indian woman hockey player who played four Asian Games,[1] She also took part in three Asia Cups and many other tournaments for India from 1981 to 1993.[4]

Politics[edit]

In June 2016, Rajbir Kaur joined Aam Aadmi Party in Chandigarh.[5] In 2020, she supported the agitating farmers in Haryana.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Punjab: Arjuna awardee and former hockey captain Rajbir Kaur joins AAP". India Today. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  2. ↑ "Olympian Gurmail Singh & Golden Girl Rajbir Kaur share their experiences with budding hockey players". Yes Punjab - Latest News from Punjab, India & World. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  3. ↑ "Arjuna Award". Hockey India. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Surjit Hockey : Alumni". www.surjithockey.com. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  5. ↑ "Arjuna awardee and former hockey captain Rajbir Kaur joins AAP in Punjab". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  6. ↑ PTI. "Farmers' protest: Wrestler Kartar Singh, hockey player Rajbir Kaur and several former sportspersons to return awards". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-08.

External links[edit]

Arjuna Award

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