Salima Tete, the Indian women’s hockey team captain, is one of the most outstanding leaders of hockey. She led her team to victory in the 2023 Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy and it clearly demonstrated India’s dominance and resilience against the host country. Salima hails from a small village in Jharkhand and has indeed been a truly inspirational journey of grit and determination from nowhere. Her excellent skills in midfield coupled with inspiring leadership have made her an icon of ambitions for many aspiring athletes across the country. Salima’s success symbolizes the Indian women’s hockey revival and its growing prestige at international levels.