Wrestling’s loss, hockey’s gain
The dream for Deepika is to repay her parents’ struggles. Stories of girl children being discouraged from taking up sports is common but her father never let it affect her. (Credit: Hockey India)
Deepika is a unique case, not just in the women’s version. The best drag flickers are often defenders, because they are naturally built heavier. Strength is a priority over speed and agility. She is, however, a forward who drag flicks. Her unique skills gained attention in the domestic circuit. When she came to the camp, Deepika was just aware of the drag flickers in the Indian setup but with help of former coach Janneke Schopman, she familiarised herself with the likes of Yibbi Jansen of the Netherlands. (READ MORE)
