Udita Duhan
Indian field hockey player
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Udita Duhan (born 14 January 1998) is an Indian field hockey player and member of national team.[1] She plays as a defender.[2]
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| Born | 14 January 1998 Hisar district, Haryana, India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 54 kg (119 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Field hockey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In 2024, during the Hockey India League auctions, Rarh Bengal Tigers acquired her for ₹32 lakhs. She is the most expensive player in the women's edition of the league.[3][4]
Early life
Duhan was born in Bhiwani's Nangal village, Hisar district, Haryana. Her father, Jasbir Singh, was a police officer and also a handball player. She started playing handball but later shifted to hockey. After her father died in 2015, her mother Geetha Devi encouraged her to continue hockey and soon she joined SAI hostel.[5][6]
Personal life
In March 2025, she married Indian field hockey player Mandeep Singh.[7]
Career
- 2016: Bronze at Youth Asia Cup, Bangkok.
- 2018: Silver at Asian Games, Jakarta.
- 2018: Silver at Asian Champions Trophy in Donghae.
- 2018: She participated at the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup.[8]
- 2021: She took part in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 played from 23 July to 8 August 2021.
- 2022: Bronze at Asia Cup, Muscat.
- 2022: She was part of the team that won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Hockey India Awards | Defender of the Year | Nominated |
