Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Ritu Rani |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
| Hometown | Patiala, Punjab, India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 158 cm |
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| Weight | 53 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Figure Measurements | 34-27-33 |
Personal Life
| School | Sri Guru Nanak Dev Sr. Higher Secondary School, Shahabad Markanda, Haryana |
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| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Fiance | Not Known |
| Husband | N/A |
Family
| Father | - Not Known | ||||
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| Mother | - Not Known | ||||
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Career
| International Debut | Asian Games in Doha (2006) |
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| Jersey Number | #14 (India) |
| Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Likes to play against | Australia |
| Favourite Shot | Slap shot |
| Position | Halfback |
| Records | It was under her captaincy that the Indian women's hockey team qualified for the Olympics for the first time in 36 years since 1980. |
Favourites
| Favourite Actor | Hrithik Roshan and Salman Khan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Ritu's interest in hockey began during her childhood, and she joined Shahbad Hockey Academy at the age of 12. | |
| She initially worked with Indian Railways before becoming a Police Inspector and later an Income Tax Inspector due to the strenuous nature of policing work. | |
| Under Ritu's leadership, the Indian hockey team qualified for the Olympics after 36 years and achieved a bronze medal in the 2013 Asia Cup and 2014 Asian Games. | |
| V R Raghunath recommended Ritu for the Arjuna Award owing to her exceptional skill in field hockey. | |
| Having participated in over 250 international matches, Ritu has been a prominent figure in Indian hockey. | |
| Ritu was omitted from the captaincy role and the 16-member Indian women's hockey team for the 2016 Rio Olympics. | |
| Sushila Chanu took over as the Indian skipper just before the 2016 Rio Olympics due to Ritu's subpar performance and attitude concerns. |
