- Veteran Indian women's hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia created history on September 21, 2026.
- As she took the field for the Pool B match against Indonesia at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, she became the most capped player in the history of Indian women's hockey.
- Savita achieved this milestone by surpassing the record of 320 senior international matches held by former Indian striker Vandana Katariya.
- She had equaled Vandana's record during India's 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan on September 20 and set the new record in the very next match.
- Savita made her debut in senior international hockey in 2009. Throughout a career spanning nearly 17 years, she has remained a key player for the Indian team.
- She had completed her 300th international match in February 2025 during an FIH Hockey Pro League game against the Netherlands.
- Now, by crossing the 320-match mark, Savita has established a new benchmark in Indian women's hockey.
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