Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement, ending a glittering 16-year career

Rani will sign off as one of India's most decorated hockey players after leading the team to fourth place at the Tokyo Games in 2021

Rani Rampal made her international debut in 2008 at the age of 14 and scored 205 goals for India

Rani was hounoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Padma Shri awards

She was recently roped in as the national coach for sub-junior women players