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ODISHA STAR NIKITA’S GRIT FUELS HER RISE
Orissa POST
|December 05, 2025
The hockey player from KIIT overcomes personal tragedies to win gold in KIUG
Young women's hockey player Nikita Toppo stands out not just for her exploits in the midfield but also for her resilience in overcoming tough times and a career-threatening injury early in her playing career.
The 22-year-old skipper played a pivotal role in helping Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) clinch the women's hockey gold in the institution’s maiden appearance at the Khelo India University Games here.
Nikita lost her parents when she was five years old, while one of her elder brothers died in an accident when she was on her way to U-23 Five-Nations Cup in Ireland three years ago. A year later, she suffered a career-threatening injury and soon after her other brother met with an accident and suffered a skull injury from which he hasn't completely recovered yet.
This story is from the December 05, 2025 edition of Orissa POST.
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