India has entered the semi-finals of women hockey for the first time at the Olympics. Gurjit Kaur has been the key player for the side, know her career, life and net worth
The Indian hockey team has recently defeated the Australian hockey team in the Tokyo Olympics. Gurjit Kaur, an Indian hockey player has contributed the most in making India defeat Australia and enter the Semi-finals. The next battle of the Indian hockey team is going to be with the Argentina hockey team. The solitary goal during the hockey match between India and Australia was scored by Gurjit Kaur only.
Gurjit Kaur Biography, Life, Family, Parents
Gurjit Kaur, an Indian hockey star player was born on 25th October 1995. She hails from Punjab and is a proud daughter of Harjinder Kaur and Satnam Singh. Her father’s and her family’s occupation has been farming for many years. Her parents despite being not educated always tried their level best to give good education to Gurjit Kaur and her sister Pradeep Kaur. Her father after dropping both the girls at their school used to wait for hours for the school of the girls to get over.
Gurjit Kaur Career
In the year 2014 Kaur got her first playing shot. Later on, Gurjit kept on trying hard to become a part of the national Women’s hockey team but had no luck. Finally, in the year 2017, she made it and joined the national team. Since then Kaur has been unstoppable. Her Dutch coach Sjoerd has been the biggest source of encouragement in her career.
Gurjit Kaur Achievements And Awards
During the Asian Games 2018 that were held in Jakarta, Kaur bagged a silver medal. She is counted among the top-notch Indian hockey defenders.
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Gurjit Kaur At The Tokyo Olympics
Gurjit was the key Indian women’s hockey player in defeating Australia at the ongoing Summer Games 2021 as she scored through a drag flick.
Gurjit Kaur Net Worth
When it comes to Indian field hockey, definitely Gurjit is listed among the richest women players. Her estimated net worth is said to be between 1million dollars to 3 million dollars. Also apart from her annual salary, she has received a huge amount as prize money and rewards after the Asian Games victory.
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