Savita Punia: There will be lot of expectations from us after our Olympics performance
2 years, 11 months ago

Savita Punia: There will be lot of expectations from us after our Olympics performance

The Hindu  

The experienced Savita Punia was the rock that held the Indian women’s hockey team together in its epic run to the Tokyo Olympics semifinals. “We have several major tournaments in 2022 and I look forward to a good year for the Indian women’s team. Surely, there will be a lot of expectations from us after our Olympics performance,” Savita says. We have some really good young goalkeepers coming into the group too and I want to help them in whatever way I can.” In such a hectic year, Savita acknowledged maintaining one’s fitness would be crucial.

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It still hurts, haven't been able to get over it: Savita Punia on lost Olympic dream
9 months ago

It still hurts, haven't been able to get over it: Savita Punia on lost Olympic dream

The Hindu  

The crying didn't help, living in denial didn't help, what helped was picking up the hockey stick again to make a fresh start. The 'Great Wall' of Indian women's hockey and captain Savita Punia has been an emotional wreck ever since the team failed to qualify for Paris Olympics, a massive downfall after the superb fourth-place finish in Tokyo just …

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hockey | Indian women hope to put Olympic heartbreak behind, make strong start in Pro League

The Hindu  

It’s been two weeks since the Indian women’s hockey team’s Olympic dreams ended in Ranchi but the side is already planning for the next challenge at the FIH Pro League beginning here on Saturday. The Dutch and the Aussies have a massively one-sided track record but they haven’t played India in an official competition since 2022. Schopman insisted she was …

The quest for Paris is on for Indian women’s hockey
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The quest for Paris is on for Indian women’s hockey

The Hindu  

As the Olympic year kicks in, conversations about quotas, rankings, and qualification events across various disciplines will intensify. Great impact: Schopman joined the Indian team as the analytical coach in January 2020 and watched it achieve a historic fourth-place finish under compatriot Sjoerd Marijne’s guidance at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Schopman joined the Indian team as the analytical coach …

Savita Punia to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Savita Punia to lead 18-member Indian women’s hockey squad in Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi

The Hindu  

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia will continue to lead the side and Vandana Katariya will be her deputy as Hockey India on Saturday named an 18-member Indian women’s team for the Olympic Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Ranchi from January 13 to 19. “The FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi is an important tournament on our Paris Olympics journey. ALSO | …

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Hockey India announces 20-member Indian team for Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023

The Hindu  

Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 20-member Indian women’s hockey team that will be travelling for the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2023 set to take place from 27th October to 5th November. India, which recently claimed the bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023, will be competing in the tournament alongside Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. India will open …

Captain Savita Punia vows to take the Indian women’s hockey team to Paris Olympics 2024.
1 year, 2 months ago

Captain Savita Punia vows to take the Indian women’s hockey team to Paris Olympics 2024.

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia has no doubt in her mind that her side will be there at the 2024 Paris Olympics despite the huge setback of not being able to qualify for the global showpiece at the Asian Games in Hangzhou recently. For Paris, though we could not qualify directly through the Asian Games, we will do …

Savita Punia: Top-ranked opponents now bring different kind of energy in us
1 year, 5 months ago

Savita Punia: Top-ranked opponents now bring different kind of energy in us

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team skipper Savita Punia on Tuesday said they are no more intimidated by top-ranked opponents and playing stronger sides instead brings out “a different kind of energy” in her teammates. “For last two-three years after the Olympics, whenever we played against any top team be it in the Pro League, World Cup, or the Commonwealth Games, never …

'We're more determined than ever to finish on the top at Asian Games': Savita
1 year, 5 months ago

'We're more determined than ever to finish on the top at Asian Games': Savita

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Indian women’s hockey team is more determined than ever to claim the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the final in the 2018 edition, said Commonwealth Games medallist skipper Savita. This time we feel that we are more determined than ever before to finish on the top,” Savita said in …

We're More Determined Than Ever to Finish on The Top at Asian Games: Savita Punia
1 year, 5 months ago

We're More Determined Than Ever to Finish on The Top at Asian Games: Savita Punia

News 18  

The Indian women’s hockey team is more determined than ever to claim the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games after suffering a heart-breaking loss in the final in 2018 edition, said Commonwealth Games medallist skipper Savita. This time we feel that we are more determined than ever before to finish on the top,” Savita said in the latest episode …

We are more determined than ever to win the gold medal in Asian Games, says Indian women’s team captain Savita
1 year, 5 months ago

We are more determined than ever to win the gold medal in Asian Games, says Indian women’s team captain Savita

The Hindu  

Indian women’s hockey team is determined to make a top-of-the-table podium finish and win the gold medal at the September-October Asian Games in Hangzhou, says captain Savita Punia. Savita also underlined the team’s collaborative spirit, saying, “It’s not just the captain or vice-captain who has the responsibility. I believe that everyone should be able to make their own decisions on …

CWG 2022 | Not just a medal for us, it is an inspiration: India women's hockey captain Savita on historic bronze
2 years, 4 months ago

CWG 2022 | Not just a medal for us, it is an inspiration: India women's hockey captain Savita on historic bronze

India Today  

India women's hockey captain Savita said that the historic bronze-medal finish at the Commonwealth Games is an inspiration for her team. India ended their 16-year medal drought at the Commonwealth Games with a bronze medal finish after defeating New Zealand 2-1 in the shootout. Savita also stressed that India's immediate goal is to win gold medal at the Asian Games …

Watch: Indian Women's Hockey Team Dance Celebrations After Winning The Bronze Medal at The 2022 Commonwealth Games
2 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Indian Women's Hockey Team Dance Celebrations After Winning The Bronze Medal at The 2022 Commonwealth Games

News 18  

Skipper Savita Punia led from the front with a spectacular display as the Indian women’s hockey team beat New Zealand 2-1 in shootout and win the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY I love the celebration …

'We're Excited': Smriti Mandhana on Women's Cricket Debut at Commonwealth Games
2 years, 4 months ago

'We're Excited': Smriti Mandhana on Women's Cricket Debut at Commonwealth Games

The Quint  

Women's cricket will be making its debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and it will be played in the T20 format. The Indian team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, while Smriti Mandhana has been named her deputy. Women's cricket being a part of the event isn't really something we had expected. So, I don't know what to expect from …

Savita Punia: ‘Expectations from us have increased’
2 years, 5 months ago

Savita Punia: ‘Expectations from us have increased’

The Hindu  

Savita Punia has been the wall of Indian women’s hockey for so long that it is easy to take her for granted. I don’t think it’s exactly about losing close games because in all these major competitions, every team is out to win. You have been part of the team’s leadership group for a long time but does having the …

CWG 2022: Determined to turn our form around in Birmingham, says India hockey team captain Savita Punia
2 years, 5 months ago

CWG 2022: Determined to turn our form around in Birmingham, says India hockey team captain Savita Punia

Firstpost  

According to Savita, India are playing well but they need to tweak a few things to start winning consistently. Barcelona: Indian women’s hockey team skipper Savita is determined to stage a turnaround in the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games after the team’s mediocre outing in the FIH World Cup. According to the captain, India are playing well but they need to …

Savita Punia-led Indian women's hockey team departs for Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

Savita Punia-led Indian women's hockey team departs for Commonwealth Games 2022

Hindustan Times  

The Indian women's hockey team departed for London from Barcelona on Monday morning, for the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022. India finished joint-ninth with China at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022 in Spain and Netherlands. Speaking to Hockey India, she said, "Unfortunately, we couldn't play to our potential at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain & Netherlands 2022, …

India women's team captain Savita Punia asks fans in Europe to show their support at Hockey World Cup 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

India women's team captain Savita Punia asks fans in Europe to show their support at Hockey World Cup 2022

Firstpost  

India will play England, China, and New Zealand who are pooled alongside them in group B in the league stage. India women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia wrote an open letter to Indian fans across the world and specifically to fans in Europe on Friday, asking for their support the way they had shown during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and …

Hockey: Captain Savita says India can finish on podium in World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

Hockey: Captain Savita says India can finish on podium in World Cup

India TV News  

Indian hockey captain Savita Punia expressed that there is no dearth of motivation and confidence in the national women's hockey team. We channeled our energy into doing well in the FIH Pro League and finishing third in this prestigious league has given us a boost ahead of the World Cup," she added. Featuring in its debut FIH Pro League, the …

CWG 2022: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's team as Hockey India announces squad
2 years, 6 months ago

CWG 2022: Savita Punia to lead Indian women's team as Hockey India announces squad

Firstpost  

India are placed in pool A along with England, Canada, Wales, and Ghana and will begin their campaign on 29 July against Ghana. New Delhi: Hockey India on Thursday named the 18-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for the prestigious Commonwealth Games scheduled to begin on July 28 in Birmingham, England. Defenders Deep Grace Ekka, Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita have …

Have Learned from Mistakes against Belgium, Ready for Argentina Challenge: Savita Punia
2 years, 6 months ago

Have Learned from Mistakes against Belgium, Ready for Argentina Challenge: Savita Punia

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team’s captain Savita Punia and vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka are confident of the girls learning from the twin defeats to Belgium and making a strong comeback in the remaining four-match before the upcoming World Cup. The Indian women’s hockey team had left the country a few days back for FIH Pro League matches and the subsequent Women’s …

Savita: Indian team still feels the pain of missing Olympic medal
2 years, 6 months ago

Savita: Indian team still feels the pain of missing Olympic medal

The Hindu  

Savita, the captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, says the Tokyo Games continues to remind it of its unaccomplished mission - a podium finish in the Olympics. ‘A great platform’ She feels FIH Pro League matches against quality teams will be a good preparation for India ahead of the World Cup. INTERVIEW - Savita: ‘I am what I am …

Asian Games Postponement Gives Us More Time to Prepare like Tokyo Olympics: Savita Punia
2 years, 6 months ago

Asian Games Postponement Gives Us More Time to Prepare like Tokyo Olympics: Savita Punia

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper and captain Savita is taking the postponement of the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou as an opportunity to train harder for the quadrennial showpiece continental event, quite like the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, which too were postponed by a year. The one-year postponement for the Olympics gave us significant time to improve and, personally for …

Savita Punia: ‘I am what I am because of my team’
2 years, 8 months ago

Savita Punia: ‘I am what I am because of my team’

The Hindu  

For Savita Punia, the fourth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics last year was a culmination of four years of toil to overcome the pain of the group-stage exit in Rio. Backbone of the women’s national team for well over a decade, Savita produced her best in the quarterfinal triumph over the mighty Australians in Japan. This acts as a motivation …

Asia Cup Hockey 2022: Defending champions India look to continue momentum after Olympic high
2 years, 11 months ago

Asia Cup Hockey 2022: Defending champions India look to continue momentum after Olympic high

India TV News  

Highlights Savita Punia-led side is the most experienced in the tournament. The Indian women's hockey team will look to carry on the momentum from the historic Tokyo Olympic campaign when it opens its title defence against Malaysia in the Asia Cup here on Friday. Savita has admitted that India's experience will be key to the team's success at the prestigious …

Rani Rampal rested for Asian Champions Trophy, Savita Punia to lead Indian hockey team
3 years, 1 month ago

Rani Rampal rested for Asian Champions Trophy, Savita Punia to lead Indian hockey team

India TV News  

Skipper Rani Rampal has been rested for next month's Women's Asian Champions Trophy and in her absence vice-captain Savita will lead an 18-strong Indian hockey team. Forwards Lalremsiami and Sharmila Devi and midfielder Salima Tete, who were part of the Indian team that finished fourth at the Tokyo Olympics, miss out. Speaking about the team composition, Chief coach Janneke Schopman …

Can't Bask in Olympic Glory; India Need to Prepare for 2022: Manpreet Singh
3 years, 3 months ago

Can't Bask in Olympic Glory; India Need to Prepare for 2022: Manpreet Singh

The Quint  

With the all-important Asian Games scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China from September 10-25, 2022, the team's top priority will be to qualify for the Paris Olympics by winning the Gold at the Asian Games. The best would be for us to qualify by winning the Asian Games, so it gives us the right amount of time to …

India Will Finish on Podium Soon, Says Indian Women's Hockey Team Skipper Rani
3 years, 4 months ago

India Will Finish on Podium Soon, Says Indian Women's Hockey Team Skipper Rani

News 18  

The fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics by the women’s hockey team has ignited a spark and if “we can build on it properly, the team will finish on the podium”, said Rani Rampal, captain of the side on Saturday. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – INDIA vs GREAT BRITAIN HOCKEY MATCH | FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | …

Narrowly Missed Medal But Women's Hockey Team Reflects Spirit of New India: PM Modi
3 years, 4 months ago

Narrowly Missed Medal But Women's Hockey Team Reflects Spirit of New India: PM Modi

News 18  

Hailing the Indian women’s hockey team’s performance at the Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it narrowly missed a medal but it reflects the spirit of new India, “where we give our best and scale new frontiers”. The history-making Indian women’s hockey team’s dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 to Great …

Narrowly missed medal but women\'s hockey team reflects spirit of new India: PM
3 years, 4 months ago

Narrowly missed medal but women\'s hockey team reflects spirit of new India: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Hailing the Indian women's hockey team's performance at the Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it narrowly missed a medal but it reflects the spirit of new India, "where we give our best and scale new frontiers". The history-making Indian women's hockey team's dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 …

Tokyo Olympics: It's Celebration Time in Savita Punia's Native Village in Rajasthan
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: It's Celebration Time in Savita Punia's Native Village in Rajasthan

News 18  

A village in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district, where Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia’s family resides, is on cloud 9 after the team defeated world champion Australia to enter the semi-finals in Tokyo. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS – FULL COVERAGE | INDIA IN FOCUS | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | MEDALS TALLY | PHOTOS | OFF THE FIELD | EBOOK Savita remained …

'Prepared to play eight games': Sjoerd Marijne on India women's team fitness ahead of Tokyo 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

'Prepared to play eight games': Sjoerd Marijne on India women's team fitness ahead of Tokyo 2020

Hindustan Times  

In late March this year, a number of Covid cases broke out at the Indian women's team hockey camp at the Sports Authority of India centre in Bengaluru. With the Covid ruling out the Indian team's overseas tours before the Olympics, there is a concern that the lack of practice matches may pose a big challenge. 'Every athlete feels the …

Women's Hockey Team Forward Navneet Kaur Confident of India's Good Show at Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Women's Hockey Team Forward Navneet Kaur Confident of India's Good Show at Tokyo Olympics

News 18  

Indian women’s hockey team forward Navneet Kaur is hopeful of playing in her first Olympic Games and is confident about her team having a memorable outing in Tokyo. “I’m really hopeful of making it to the 16-member squad for the Olympic games and I’m really excited,” said the 25-year-old player, who has been sweating it out in the national camp …

We're Working on Rebuilding our Game, Fitness: Savita Lauds National Camp
4 years, 2 months ago

We're Working on Rebuilding our Game, Fitness: Savita Lauds National Camp

News 18  

Savita, vice captain of the Indian women’s hockey team, has stated they had come prepared for a long camp when they returned to the Sports Authority of India facility following a six-week break in August. With both chief coach Sjoerd Marijne as well as analytical coach Janneke Schopman from the Netherlands, the duo is well-versed with the playing style of …

Rani Rampal, Savita Punia can take India women to a podium finish in Tokyo Olympics, says hockey icon Dhanraj Pillay
4 years, 2 months ago

Rani Rampal, Savita Punia can take India women to a podium finish in Tokyo Olympics, says hockey icon Dhanraj Pillay

Firstpost  

Rani had led India to the podium at the 2018 Asian Games and also guided the team to Olympics for the second successive time, while Savita, who is one of the most experienced players in the team, has also played a crucial role in the Olympic Qualifier. Mumbai: Legendary Dhanraj Pillay believes with Rani Rampal at the helm and Savita …

Team Moving in Right Direction in Preparation for Tokyo Olympics: Vandana Katariya
4 years, 3 months ago

Team Moving in Right Direction in Preparation for Tokyo Olympics: Vandana Katariya

News 18  

One of the most experienced strikers in the Indian women’s hockey team, Vandana Katariya has been extremely satisfied with the way the national side has progressed since the team resumed sports activities last month. “We are certainly moving in the right direction and we will get back to our top form at the right time as it’s very important to …

Equal Opportunities and A Good Junior Program Has Helped Women's Hockey Team: Rani
4 years, 3 months ago

Equal Opportunities and A Good Junior Program Has Helped Women's Hockey Team: Rani

News 18  

Equal opportunities like the men’s hockey team and a robust junior program have been major contributing factors in the improved performance of the women’s national side, feels skipper Rani. The Indian women’s hockey team has enjoyed a spate of good results in top tournaments recently, including winning the silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games and qualifying for back-to-back Olympics.”I …

India now a stronger side than in Rio 2016 - Savita
4 years, 5 months ago

India now a stronger side than in Rio 2016 - Savita

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s hockey team is a much stronger team now than it was in 2016 when it participated in the Rio Olympics, according to goalkeeper Savita. Reflecting on India’s campaign at the Olympics four years ago in a column for Hockey India, Savita said the team was too raw then, and made some mistakes during the competition. We never …

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