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Savita Punia Becomes India's Most-Capped Women's Hockey Player
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News18•21-09-2026, 11:30
Savita Punia Becomes India's Most-Capped Women's Hockey Player
- •Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia surpassed Vandana Katariya's record to become the most-capped player in Indian women's hockey history with 321 senior international appearances.
- •The milestone was achieved during India's Pool B fixture against Indonesia at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan.
- •Known as 'The Wall of India', Savita made her international debut in 2009 and has been a crucial part of three Olympic Games, two Asian Games, and multiple other tournaments.
- •Hockey India announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for Savita in recognition of her achievement.
- •Savita expressed gratitude to her family, coaches, and teammates, emphasizing that the record belongs to everyone who supported her journey.
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Savita Punia surpassed the previous record of 320 senior international appearances held by former India striker Vandana Katariya to become the country's most-capped women's hockey player.
In recognition of her becoming the most-capped women's hockey player, Hockey India announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for Savita Punia.
Savita reached the milestone during India's Pool B fixture against Indonesia at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
