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Asian Games: Savita Punia becomes India's most-capped women's hockey player

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia established a new national landmark by achieving 321 international caps, moving ahead of Vandana Katariya's previous benchmark of 320 appearances. The milestone occurred during a 17-1 Pool B win against Indonesia at the Asian Games, an event where the team also registered a 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan.

Reflecting on the achievement, the seasoned captain emphasized the increased frequency of modern fixtures compared to earlier eras featuring players like Dilip Tirkey and Manpreet Singh, while noting the squad's continued push to sharpen circle-entry conversion following their fifth-place finish at the World Cup.