About Vandana Katariya
Vandana Katariya from Haridwar is India’s most-capped women’s hockey player, with more than 300 international appearances. At Tokyo 2020 she became the first Indian woman to score a hat-trick at the Olympics.
Vandana Katariya quick facts
- Born: 15 April 1992, Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Sport: Field hockey (forward)
- Record: Most-capped Indian women’s player
- Olympics: Hat-trick at Tokyo 2020
- Honours: Padma Shri (2022)
Early life and background
Vandana grew up in Roshnabad near Haridwar and practised with tree branches before getting proper equipment.
Career highlights
She was part of India’s Tokyo 2020 semi-final run and Asian Games medal teams, and retired in 2025.
Major achievements
- First Indian woman to score an Olympic hat-trick – Tokyo 2020
- 300+ international caps
- Asian Games medals
Honours
- Padma Shri (2022)
- Arjuna Award
Audience and brand fit
Hockey legends suit leadership and teamwork talks, sportswear, insurance and national campaigns, and are respected faces at corporate and school sports events. Vandana is ideal for Uttarakhand and women-in-sport campaigns.
Book Vandana Katariya through CelebrityHai
Looking to work with Vandana Katariya? CelebrityHai can approach Vandana’s team for brand endorsements, ad films, corporate talks and leadership sessions, school and sports events, store launches and social media campaigns. Tell us about the campaign or event, the timeline and the budget range, and we will confirm availability, negotiate terms and manage the paperwork and the day itself.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Vandana Katariya for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Vandana’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Vandana Katariya available for brand endorsements?
Vandana considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Vandana Katariya work in?
Hindi, English.
Can Vandana Katariya speak at a corporate or school event?
Vandana can be approached for motivational talks, award ceremonies, fireside chats and sports events, subject to training and competition schedules. Share your format and audience and we will check feasibility with their team.
Available for
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Motivational Talk
- Corporate Event
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Vandana Katariya’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
