Bichu Devi Kharibam is an Indian field hockey player. She represents India in domestic and international competitions and is associated with the country's women's hockey ecosystem, which is administered by Hockey India.
Key facts
| Name | Bichu Devi Kharibam |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Field hockey |
| National federation | Hockey India |
Background
Field hockey has a long tradition in India, with several states such as Manipur, Odisha, Jharkhand, Haryana and Punjab serving as significant talent pools for the women's national team. Players from these regions typically progress through state-level associations and Hockey India's age-group tournaments before being considered for national camps at the Sports Authority of India centres, including the women's hockey centre in Bengaluru.
Career
Kharibam is listed among Indian sportspersons identified with field hockey. She has been part of the competitive Indian women's hockey circuit, which includes the Senior Women's National Hockey Championship, the Hockey India Sub-Junior and Junior Women's National Championships, and various invitational tournaments organised by Hockey India.
Indian women's field hockey context
The Indian women's field hockey programme is overseen by Hockey India, which was established in 2009 as the recognised national governing body for the sport, succeeding the earlier Indian Women's Hockey Federation. India's senior women's team has competed in the Olympic Games, the FIH Hockey World Cup, the Asian Games, the Asia Cup, and the FIH Pro League. Domestic structures funnel players from district and state competitions into national camps that prepare squads for these events.
Related topics
- Hockey India
- India women's national field hockey team
- Field hockey in India
- Senior Women's National Hockey Championship
- Sports Authority of India