| Raj Kumar Pal made history as the first player from Karampur to join the Indian senior team, achieving this feat during the Pro League against Belgium in 2020. |
| Hailing from a family of hockey players, both of Raj's brothers are involved in the sport; his elder brother has competed in national tournaments while the younger brother has trained at the national camp. |
| Over 400 boys from Raj’s village have been employed in various capacities thanks to hockey, but none had represented India on the international stage prior to him. |
| Raj began playing hockey at just 10 years old at Meghbaran Stadium in his home village. |
| He was trained by the late Tej Bahadur Singh, who established Meghbaran Stadium in 1983. |
| Raj's journey in competitive hockey began after he participated in an under-14 tournament in Lucknow in 2010. |
| After losing his father in a tragic road accident in 2011, Raj remained dedicated to his dreams with the support of his family and mentor. |
| By 2018, he had proudly represented India in a five-nation under-23 tournament in Belgium. |
| Upon learning of his selection for the Paris Olympic team, Raj experienced a wave of emotions, recalling his past struggles and the loss of his father. |
| He ultimately represented India at the Paris Olympics in 2024. |
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