Gurjit Kaur is an Indian female field hockey player. She plays the position of a defender and is also the Indian team's designated drag flicker. She has represented India internationally, most recently at the Hockey World Cup 2018.
She was the most successful goal-scorer of the Indian team during the series with 8 goals, in which the Indian team emerged victorious as the continental champions. She has played 53 international matches, as of July 2018.
Gurjit Kaur visited Partap World School, Pathankot and interacted with PWS Students to motivate them to pursue their dreams.
Motivating Students
PWS Students welcoming the Sports Icon
Gurjit Kaur got her first shot at playing for the country when she was called for the Senior National Camp in 2014. However, she could not secure a place on the team. It was only in 2017 that she became a permanent member of the Indian women's hockey team. Gurjit Kaur then played in the Test series in Canada in March 2017, the Hockey World League Round 2 in April 2017 and the Hockey World League semifinals in July 2017.
PWS Management with Gurjit Kaur
In the lead-up to the Hockey World Cup 2018, the Indian team played a series of five matches against the Spanish national team dubbed the Spain Tour, which they won 4–1. In the final match, Gurjit Kaur scored two goals alongside skipper Rani Rampal who also scored two goals, bringing the final score to 4–1.
Gurjit Kaur is also a part of the Hockey World Cup squad as India's defender and drag flicker.
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