Vandana Katariya Announces Retirement from International Hockey
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Player Name | Vandana Katariya |
| Event | Retirement from International Hockey |
| Date of Announcement | April 2, 2024 |
| Career Span | 15 years (2009-2024) |
| International Caps | 320 (most capped Indian women's hockey player) |
| International Goals | 158 |
| Major Milestone | First and only Indian woman to score a hat-trick in Olympic hockey (Tokyo 2020) |
| Historic Achievement | India's best-ever fourth-place finish at Tokyo 2020 Olympics |
| Participation in Leagues | Will continue playing in domestic leagues, including the Hockey India League |
| Key Tournaments | Asian Champions Trophy, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games |
| Retirement Reason | Personal choice to retire at the zenith of her career |