Udita Duhan’s Personal Details
Name: Udita Duhan
Date of Birth: 14 January 1998
Birthplace: Nangal Village, Hisar District, Haryana, India
Position: Defender
Udita Duhan was born in Nangal village in Hisar district, Haryana. Her father Jasbir Singh was a police officer and also a handball player, which inspired Udita to begin her sporting journey in handball before eventually switching to hockey. In 2015, tragedy struck when her father passed away. Despite the difficult circumstances, her mother Geetha Devi encouraged her to continue pursuing hockey. With her family’s support, Udita joined the Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel, where she began formal training and gradually rose through the ranks in Indian hockey.
Udita made her senior debut for the Indian women’s hockey team in 2017 and quickly established herself as a key part of the team’s defensive unit. She gained global exposure during the 2018 season, representing India in multiple major tournaments including: 2018 Asian Games (Jakarta) – Silver Medal, 2018 Asian Champions Trophy (Donghae) – Silver Medal, 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup (London).
Udita was also part of the Indian team that finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 (played in 2021), a historic performance for Indian women’s hockey. She continued to be a crucial player in the squad and helped India win: Bronze Medal – Women’s Asia Cup 2022 (Muscat), Bronze Medal – Commonwealth Games 2022 (Birmingham).
In 2024, she reached a major career milestone by completing 100 international caps during the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, where she scored twice in India’s win over Italy.
During the 2024 Women’s Hockey India League auction, Udita Duhan was signed by Rarh Bengal Tigers for ₹32 lakh, making her the most expensive player in the women’s edition of the league. Her experience and defensive leadership have made her one of the most valuable players in the competition.
Honours & Achievements:
Olympian: Tokyo 2020 (played in 2021)
Asian Games Silver Medal: 2018
Asian Champions Trophy Silver Medal: 2018
Asia Cup Bronze Medal: 2022
Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal: 2022
