Anupa Barla is an Indian field hockey player. She has represented India in international field hockey and is associated with the country's pool of women players drawn from tribal regions of eastern India, where the sport has a strong grassroots base.
Key facts
| Name | Anupa Barla |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| Country represented | India |
Background
Field hockey has historically drawn a substantial share of its women players from the tribal belts of Jharkhand and Odisha, regions that have produced several internationals for India. Players from these areas are typically introduced to the game through residential sports academies, state hostels, and school competitions before progressing to national camps run by Hockey India.
Career
Barla has been listed among Indian field hockey players in public records of the sport. Her career has involved participation in the domestic Indian hockey circuit and selection for India representative duty.
Significance
As an Indian woman field hockey player, Barla forms part of a generation that has helped raise the profile of women's hockey in India, a period during which the national team has secured Asian-level honours and qualified for successive Olympic Games.
Related topics
- India women's national field hockey team
- Hockey India
- Field hockey in India
- Sport in Jharkhand
- Sport in Odisha