Rae Bareli stadium has been named after India's Women's hockey star Rani Rampal.

Hockey General

Rae Bareli stadium has been named after India's Women's hockey star Rani Rampal.

The Rae Bareli stadium has been renamed after India's Women's hockey legend Rani Rampal and has become the first woman in the sport to have a stadium named after her.

The MCF Rae Bareli has renamed the hockey stadium "Rani's Girls Hockey Turf", for her immense contribution to Indian hockey over the years.

Rani expressed her gratitude and said, "It is a proud and emotional moment for me as I become the first woman hockey player to have a stadium to my name. I dedicate this to the Indian women's hockey team and I hope this inspires the next generation of women hockey players!"

Rani Rampal is perhaps the most decorated female hockey star in the country. Her accolades inspire the budding generation.