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| Personal information | |||
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| Born |
(1995-06-04) 4 June 1995 (age 29) Jaurumal, Sundergarh, Odisha, India | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Odisha Mining Corporation | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Hockey Odisha | |||
| Railways | |||
| Odisha Mining Corporation | |||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2022 | India | 168 | (6) |
Medal record | |||
Namita Toppo (born 4 June 1995) is an Indian former field hockey player.[1] She hails from Sundargarh DistrictofOdisha.[2] On 27 December 2020, she was conferred with the 28th Eklavya award. Toppo was honoured for her performance from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020 at both national and international levels.[3]
Namita Toppo, born on 4 June 1995, is a midfielder and a product of Sports Hostel, Panposh, Rourkela, Odisha.[2] Toppo made her state debut in 2007 and was then selected for Girls U-18 Asia Cup in Bangkok, Thailand where she was part of Bronze medal winning squad.[4] Toppo represented the senior team for the first time in 2012 in the FIH champions challenge in Dublin.[4] Namita was felicitated with Asuntra Lakra Award for the upcoming player of the year Award for 2014 by Hockey India.[5] She made her 150th appearance for the national team against England in 2018 women's hockey world cup in London.[4] Namita was part of Olympic squad which represented India in the summer Olympics after 36 years. Namita Toppo, was one of the four players, who were made to sit on the floor of the train while returning to their home from Rio Olympics.[6]
Namita has represented National Hockey team of India in more than 150 matches.[4] On 27 December 2020, she was conferred with the prestigious 28th Ekalavya Award for her contribution to the game. Toppo was honoured for her performance from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020 at both national and international levels.[7]
10 lakh by Hockey India in its annual award function at New Delhi on 28 March 2015.
from 9 to 17 June 2014.[16]
