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DELHI : Delighted that her services to hockey were recognised with
an Arjuna Award, veteran forward Jyoti Sunita Kullu, however, thinks
the glory came her way a trifle late in her career.
The former India captain, who led the country to an Asian Games bronze
at Doha and was part of the silver medal winning team at the Melbourne
Commonwealth Games last year, however, said the award would inspire
scores of tribal girls who pursue hockey in her home state of Orissa.
"I am happy to get the award. But, I feel it came late. It should have
come earlier," Jyoti told PTI.
"The award would motivate a lot of girls to play hockey in my state
Orissa. Now more help should come for these players and they should
get better facilities to improve in their careers," she added.
The fact that she would receive the award from the country's first
woman president on August 29 was another reason to celebrate for Jyoti.
"I am delighted that I will receive the award from Pratibha Patil, the
first woman President of India. It is a great honour for me."
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