New Delhi, April 17 -- Former Indian hockey player Vandana Katariya, who recently called time on her international career, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday after receiving a heartfelt letter from him, commending her stellar career representing Team India.

In a post on X, Vandana wrote, "It is a proud moment for me to receive a letter of appreciation from Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji on my hockey career and retirement. I am overwhelmed to receive this honour. This affection and encouragement will always be an inspiration for me. Thank you Prime Minister."

In his letter, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Vandana on a career filled with milestones and lauded her for elevating Indian women's ho...