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Savita Punia Joins Elite Club With 300th Int’l Cap; Hockey India Extends Congratulations

OMMCOM NEWS by OMMCOM NEWS
February 24, 2025
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Bhubaneswar: Hockey India congratulated Indian Women’s Hockey team goalkeeper, Savita Punia on completing 300 international caps on Monday.

The Arjuna Awardee achieved this landmark during India’s match against the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here. Savita now joins Vandana Katariya as one of only two Indian women to have played 300 international matches.

Savita is only the second Indian goalkeeper, male or female, to achieve this feat after the legendary PR Sreejesh.

A stalwart of Indian hockey, Savita made her senior team debut at the age of 20 and has since established herself as one of the finest goalkeepers in the world.

She played a key role in India’s historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, a campaign that elevated the team’s stature on the global stage. Her experience also proved invaluable in the Rio Olympics 2016 and the 2018 Vitality Hockey Women’s World Cup, where India reached the Quarter-Finals.

As captain, Savita has led India to remarkable achievements, including a bronze medal at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and a title-winning campaign at the FIH Nations Cup. Under her leadership, India also clinched back-to-back gold medals in the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy in 2023 and 2024.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Savita was honoured with the Arjuna Award and has been a two-time recipient of the Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior Award for Player of the Year (2022, 2023). Her excellence between the posts has also earned her the FIH Goalkeeper of the Year award for three consecutive seasons (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23).

Expressing her emotions on the milestone, Savita said, “Playing 300 matches for India is an incredibly special moment for me. It has been an unforgettable journey.  I am deeply grateful to Hockey India, Sports Authority of India, my family, teammates, and support staff who have stood by me throughout. Every match wearing the Indian jersey is an honour, and I will continue to give my best for the team.”

Congratulating Savita, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said, “Savita has been the backbone of Indian hockey for years, and reaching 300 caps is a testament to her dedication and skill. She has been a true leader and an inspiration to young players, especially goalkeepers looking to follow in her footsteps.”

Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh added, “We are extremely proud of Savita’s achievement. Her leadership and performances have been instrumental in India’s rise on the world stage, and I have no doubt she will continue to steer the team to greater heights.”

Tags: FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25Indian Women's Hockey teamKalinga Hockey StadiumSavita Punia
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