Ekta kaushik

Hockey India Senior Women National: Deepika slammed five goals, including a hat-trick, while Sharmila Devi, Mahima Choudhary and Udita scored a brace each as Hockey Haryana thrashed Assam Hockey 15-0 in the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2024 at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium at Nehrunager, Pimpri near here on Friday.

It was Deepika’s show altogether in the opening match of the day as she shone brightly for Hockey Haryana. She scored in the 2nd, 40th, 42nd, 49th and 56th minutes, finding the net regularly in the Pool D match.

Known for prowess from set pieces, Deepika, who is considered the next big thing in Indian women’s hockey, converted two penalty corners besides scoring three field goals.