Chances are that most outside the modest Indian hockey universe would not have heard of Pratima Barwa. Perhaps she preferred it that way. Barwa, who passed away on Sunday aged 44 due to a brain haemorrhage, dedicated her life to hockey. She did what few could — identify and nurture young talents in one of the sport’s biggest catchment areas, Jharkhand’s Simdega. Because of her efforts, Indian hockey is in a better place — three players, including captain Salima........

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