Savita punia became only the second Indian women’s hockey player to feature in 300 matches.

Savita Punia Allowed Herself a Few Seconds of Moist Eyes, Turning Away from the Cameras and Pretending to Get Her Gear in Order Before Wiping Offer Wiping Off Her Tears, Smiling Just A Little, Getting Ready Fore the National Announcement. It was her 300th game with the Indian team.

For someone who’s shied Away from Attention for a Large Part of the 17 Years She Has Has Worn The India Jersey, Staying Hidden Behind Her Helmet at One End of the Field, Being in the Spotlight Bang in the Middle of the Hospital Turf for the world to see was clear a bit too overwhelming. That she is only the second Indian woman to reach the Milestone, After Vandana Katariya Last Year, Made it even more special.

As a goalkeeper who has rarely been allowed a break from national duty in the past decade, playing every game for the entry Duration, Savita is one of that who have been synonymous with Indiymanmous with India Through all the highs and lows. Thrust Into the Limelight after Being Handed The Captaincy Post tokyo Olympics, Savita Gradually Grew in the Role, Undrstanding It Came with extra responsibILITES.

“I have undress that there are things you have to do beser you like or not, not because you don’t have a choice but believe they need to be done and you cannot pick and you cannot pick and you cannotes to the sport,” Admitted to the Hindu. But the setback at the paris olympics qualifiers meant an overhauling of the team core with a new captain. That heartbreak and her marriage Around that time almost Led to her calling time on her career before the federation and new coach harendra singh convinced her to continue.

And it was good she did. Savita Still Remains a Leader with Her Experience and Position on the Field Affording Her An Extended Vision of the Entertainment. At 34, She is also the seniormost player in the Indian squad and a rarity to have continued so long. She is groming bichu devi to eventually take over, the latter getting more and more play time over the last few months. But Savita’s Rare Display of Emotions on Monday Made It Clear She Still has a lot in her left.