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Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers: At the turn of the century Vandana Katariya was just a kid in Roshnabad who wanted nothing more than to play hockey without any societal hindrances.

After an arduous journey of close to 15 years in the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, Vandana is on the verge of being a significant part of history as she readies herself to take the field for Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers in the inaugural Women’s Hockey India League early next year.

“It is a very big thing for us that the Women’s HIL is finally starting. There is a buzz in camp as all players are looking forward to enjoying this experience and playing hockey at a high level. We are all hoping that the Women’s HIL will be a big success and garner as much attention as the Men’s HIL. And we are beyond excited and cannot thank Hockey India enough for making this happen,” she expressed.