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Harleen (Sofia) Walia

Women's Junior Team

Position: Defender
Height: 162.5 cm
Age: 16
Birthplace: Medicine Hat, AB
Hometown: Surrey, BC
Residence: Surrey, BC
Languages: Punjabi, Hindi, English

Teams: India Club
Coaches: Harbhajan Walia, Nick Sandhu, Louis Mendonca, Narinder Sangha, Minder Gill, Sandip Johal, Paul Chohan, Jen Chohan, Bindi Kullar, Ravi Khalon, Ranjeev Deol, Krista Thompson, Sean Bremmer, Bill Sandhu, Lelia Scare
First Int'l Appearance: 2011 in San Diego, California vs. USA

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Field Hockey Background

I was introduced to field hockey by my father, Harbhajan Singh Walia at age 6.

Education

High School: Khalsa School | Tammanwis Secondary

Role Model

Nick Sandhu, Ravi khalon, Bindi Kullar, Ranjeev Deol.

Favourite Quote

"The difference between a good athlete and a top athlete is the top athlete will do the mundane things when nobody's looking."

Advice for aspiring athletes...

Don't get too caught up in the fame, remember what got you there and keep working hard until you're the best.

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Women's Senior Team

Position: Forward
Senior Caps: 14
Hometown: Kitchener, ON
Nickname: Brie

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