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Savita Punia became the most-capped Indian women’s hockey player after reaching 321 international appearances and surpassing Vandana Katariya’s previous record of 320 caps. The goalkeeper achieved the milestone during India’s Pool B match against Indonesia at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Savita made her senior international debut in 2009 and has represented India at three Olympics and two Asian Games, along with other major tournaments. Hockey India recognised her achievement with a ₹10 lakh reward. She had equalled Katariya’s record on September 20, 2026, during India’s 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan.