~ Upcoming Participant of the Match, Sonam of JSW Soorma Hockey Membership talks about her Hero HIL journey and nationwide group call-up ~
New Delhi, seventh February 2025: At merely 19, Sonam stole the highlight within the Hero Ladies’s Hockey India League 2024-25 with distinctive performances as her essential objectives helped JSW Soorma Hockey Membership attain the ultimate within the maiden season. The ahead hailing from Haryana was the second-highest main scorer of the event and led the charts amongst Indians.
Whereas speaking about her breakout season, Sonam acknowledged, “Earlier than the event started, I didn’t even anticipate to play any matches as a result of I used to be very younger and there have been way more skilled attackers in my group.”
“Once I received an opportunity to play within the first match towards Delhi SG Pipers, I knew that I needed to give my greatest to be able to keep within the enjoying squad,” she added.
Because of her constant objectives and likelihood creation, Sonam become a serious risk for the opposing groups. When requested concerning the secret to her success, she replied, “ Our group performed an especially attacking model of hockey which makes the striker’s function essential. I knew I needed to do my greatest for the group to do nicely so I attempted scoring as many objectives as I may.”
Sonam was even rewarded for her impeccable shows on the sector as she was named the Upcoming Participant of The Match. “I’m very pleased with it and it has motivated me greater than ever earlier than. I do know I can play a lot better and go a lot additional and I’ll do my greatest to play for my nation.”
“My coach (Jude Menezes) helped me so much and was at all times there for me once I wanted something. He motivated me so much to win this award.” Sonam added.
Sonam additionally shared that her idol rising up was Rani Rampal Singh whom she set to work with in Hero HIL. Whereas sharing her expertise, she excitingly stated, “After each match, she (Rani Rampal) used to inform me the errors I made and helped me enhance them. She has supported me so much and I need to be like her.”
When Soorma misplaced the ultimate, Sonam was noticed crying on the sidelines exhibiting how a lot she wished to carry the title together with her group. “We wished to create historical past and win like everybody else, however when it didn’t occur, I felt very bizarre and began crying” Sonam shared.
Sonam’s valiant effort within the Hero HIL has now lastly earned her a spot within the nationwide camp as she is chosen within the reserves for the FIH Ladies’s Professional League matches arising in Bhubaneswar. “My household was very joyful once they heard the information. I really feel good and assured that I may give my greatest for India. I’m studying so much from the senior gamers right here within the camp and I’ll profit from the chance if I get to play,” she stated whereas commenting on her India call-up.
