Surajlata Devi Waikhom
Indian field hockey player
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Surajlata Devi Waikhom (Meitei: Waikhom Surajlata Devi, born 3 January 1981 in Manipur) is an Indian former field hockey player, who represented the India women's national field hockey team. She served as the captain of the India women's national field hockey team and hails from Manipur. She received the Arjuna Award in 2003.[1]
FullnameSurajlata Devi Waikhom
Born3 January 1981
Manipur, India
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|---|---|
| Full name | Surajlata Devi Waikhom |
| Born | 3 January 1981 Manipur, India |
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She led the team to the Gold for three consecutive years: during the 2002 Commonwealth Games (the event which inspired the 2007 Bollywood hit film, Chak De India), the 2003 Afro-Asian Games, and the 2004 Hockey Asia Cup.
