India, April 1 -- Indian women's hockey great Vandana Katariya on Tuesday announced her retirement, bringing an end to a career that spanned over 15 years. With 320 international caps and 158 goals to her name, Vandana leaves as the most capped player in the history of Indian women's hockey.

The forward, who will turn 33 two weeks later, leaves behind an inspiring legacy - a tale of resilience, quiet determination, and a relentless hunger to push Indian women's hockey to greater heights.

The Hardiwar-born, who made her India debut in 2009, was an integral part of some of the most defining moments in the sport, including India's historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, where she became the first and only Indian woman to score ...