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RUPA SAINI

RUPA SAINI

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Born on Sept. 2nd, daughter of a gardener, Rupa Saini rose to become star of her times. One of the famous Saini Sisters of Patiala, Rupa Saini's career highlight was captaining India at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Her sister Prema too captained India. Rupa Saini later turned out to be a educationist. Headed Physical Education Deptt. of Punjabi University, Patiala.

She was national selector and manager for many years after hung her boot. She was manager of the gold winning 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Rupa represented India for a decade, figuring in all major tournaments, some of which are given below.

Asia Cup - Kyota - 1981 (Gold)
USSR Test Series - 1980
Olympics, Moscow - 1980
World Cup - 1978
Begum Rasul Trophy 1975
World Cup - France - 1974

After retirement from active playing career, she was part of the national federation to select players and accompany them in tours and tournaments.
She was conferred with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 1975.


13 Comments

  1. Chander Bhushan September 2, 2020

    Happy birthday dear ma’am.😊

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  2. Sagar hockey September 2, 2020

    You are an example for others happy birthday mam

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  3. Prince tiwari September 2, 2020

    She is a good player, happy birthday to her

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  4. FARMAN ansari September 2, 2020

    Happy birthday Madam

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  5. Asmit September 2, 2020

    Happy Birthday madam

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  6. Ajay Tiwari September 2, 2020

    She is a role model to those who used to say sports and study can’t go together.
    Once again happy birthday ma’am

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  7. Rakesh September 2, 2020

    Happy birthday mam

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  8. Deepanshu Kumar September 2, 2020

    That’s a good, she was a part of Indian woman team and she also maintained her interest in education. Wish you happy birthday, Salute you ma’am 🙏

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  9. Arun Kumar September 3, 2020

    Happy birthday

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  10. Shivam September 3, 2020

    Happy birthday Dr. Rupa Saini ma’am
    Inspirational star for us💯❤️

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  11. Sushil Chauhan September 4, 2020

    Truly inspirational women , who managed both studies and sports amazingly. Yongster should learn from her how to manage studies and sports together.

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  12. Sarabjit Singh February 1, 2021

    Good morning I am film director Sarabjit Singh India Punjab Faridkot

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    1. stick2hockey February 1, 2021

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