Meet Namita Toppo, born on 4 June 1995, is a midfielder and a product of Sports Hostel, Panposh, Rourkela, Odisha. Toppo made her state debut in 2007 and was then selected for Girls U-18 Asia Cup in Bangkok, Thailand where she was part of Bronze medal winning squad. Toppo represented the senior team for the first time in 2012 in the FIH champions challenge in Dublin.

Namita was felicitated with Asuntra Lakra Award for the upcoming player of the year Award for 2014 by Hockey India. She made her 150th appearance for the national team against England in 2018 women’s hockey world cup in London.

Namita was part of Olympic squad which represented India in the summer Olympics after 36 years. Namita Toppo, was one of the four players, who were made to sit on the floor of the train while returning to their home from Rio Olympics.