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Savita Punia – Most-Capped Indian Women’s Hockey Player

Published on 23 Sep 2026

Goalkeeper Savita Punia became the most-capped Indian women’s hockey player with 321+ international matches.
Broke Vandana Katariya’s 320-cap record during India vs Indonesia Pool B match at Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya).
Equalled record earlier vs Uzbekistan (19-0 win).
Senior debut 2009; three Olympics, two Asian Games.
Hockey India awarded ₹10 lakh; praised by President Dilip Tirkey.

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