Prava Sandhu’s love for the sport began at the age of six. She credits her father, Nick Sandhu, who gifted her a mini-field hockey stick.  She is in good company, having a dad who is in Field Hockey Canada’s Hall of Fame. He was inducted in 2016 following an 11-year stint with the national outdoor team.

Sandhu says she was also inspired by her older sister, Poonam Sandhu. She played on the outdoor Canadian national team and coached for the University of British Columbia’s field hockey team.

Sandhu says she is grateful for the opportunity to witness the time and effort it takes to play at a high level against top international teams.

Her first competitive experience was with York University’s varsity field hockey team. She says being a part of that team helped her gain confidence, strength, and grit. Sandhu walked away with two Ontario University Athletics (OUA) gold medals and two U Sports national silver medals.

Now, on the Canadian Women’s Indoor Field Hockey Team, she intends to help the team qualify for the World Cup. Beyond that, she wants to play in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.