<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Savita Punia News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Savita Punia. All the latest 2026 Hockey articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Savita Punia News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:48:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/hockey/player/savita_punia" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:04:07 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Indian women's hockey team to play China first on Germany tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian Women's Hockey Team will face off against China on Sunday in the first game of the Germany tour, where they will play three matches from 16th to 19th July. The team led by ace goalkeeper Savita and Vice Captain Deep Grace Ekka will play first game against World No. 11 China on 16th July.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2023/jul/15/indian-womens-hockey-team-to-play-china-first-on-germany-tour?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2023/jul/15/indian-womens-hockey-team-to-play-china-first-on-germany-tour?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:04:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/gurjit%20hockey%20india.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team determined to win gold at Asian Games, says skipper Savita Punia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian Women's Hockey Team Captain Savita is confident in her team's preparation and ability to finish on top of the podium at the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games, which will take place in September and October of this year.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2023/jul/01/team-determined-to-win-gold-at-asian-games-says-skipper-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2023/jul/01/team-determined-to-win-gold-at-asian-games-says-skipper-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 09:31:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/gurjit%20hockey%20india.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey India announces women's squad for Australia tests, Savita Punia to lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India named the 20-member Indian Women’s Hockey Team for a three-match Series against Australia to be held in Adelaide from 18 May; they will also play two games against Australia ‘A’. The tour will be part of the team’s preparations ahead of the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2023/may/08/hockey-india-announces-womens-squad-for-australia-tests-savita-punia-to-lead?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2023/may/08/hockey-india-announces-womens-squad-for-australia-tests-savita-punia-to-lead?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 09:09:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/punia%20hockey%20idnia.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | Savita Punia stars in shootout against Ireland in semis, takes India to final of FIH Nations Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Friday, the Indian hockey team won a nail-biting semi-final shootout against Ireland in Valencia, Spain, to advance to the Women's FIH Nations Cup 2022 final. After Carroll Naomi put Ireland ahead, Udita (44') equalised for India; At 1-1 at the final whistle, India won the shootout 2-1.


]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/dec/17/watch-savita-punia-stars-in-penalty-shootout-against-ireland-in-semis-takes-india-to-final-of-fih-nations-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/dec/17/watch-savita-punia-stars-in-penalty-shootout-against-ireland-in-semis-takes-india-to-final-of-fih-nations-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2022 05:27:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita%20punia.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savita Punia looks to make it to 2023-24 FIH Hockey Pro League]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is all set to participate in the upcoming FIH Women's Nations Cup in Valencia, Spain. Goalkeeper Savita will Captain the 20-member squad and is confident of a good outing in the tournament, and would like to qualify for the Pro Hockey League post that.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/nov/11/savita-punia-looks-to-make-it-to-2023-24-fih-hockey-pro-league?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/nov/11/savita-punia-looks-to-make-it-to-2023-24-fih-hockey-pro-league?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:32:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savita Punia and PR Sreejesh are best FIH Goalkeepers for 2021-22 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Hockey Federation (FIH) chose Savita Punia and PR Sreejesh of India as the 2021–22 FIH Goalkeepers of the Year on Wednesday. Savita Punia and PR Sreejesh have both received the honour for the past two years, easily defeating the other goalkeepers in contention hands down.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/oct/06/the-fih-goalkeepers-of-2021-22-are-savita-punia-and-pr-sreejesh-from-india?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/oct/06/the-fih-goalkeepers-of-2021-22-are-savita-punia-and-pr-sreejesh-from-india?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:34:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/sreejesh.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[After medal at CWG 2022, women's hockey team eyes medal at next year's Asian Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's Savita expressed her gratitude on being nominated for FIH Women's Goalkeeper of the Year Award 2021-22, and said that she feels she is moving in the right direction. Savita, who won the Award last year, said that support from her teammates and coaching staff has proven to be helpful.

]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/sep/13/after-medal-at-cwg-2022-womens-hockey-team-eyes-medal-at-next-years-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/sep/13/after-medal-at-cwg-2022-womens-hockey-team-eyes-medal-at-next-years-asian-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harampreet Singh, PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia in contention for top hockey awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[PR Sreejesh and Savita Punia were selected to the shortlists for the best male and female goal-keepers for the FIH Hockey Stars Awards 2021–2022, while Harmanpreet Singh was one of five contenders for the Men's Player of the Year award. All three have been instrumental in India's successes.  ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/sep/07/harampreet-singh-pr-sreejesh-and-savita-punia-in-contention-for-top-hockey-awards?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/sep/07/harampreet-singh-pr-sreejesh-and-savita-punia-in-contention-for-top-hockey-awards?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:33:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE CWG 2022 | India win bronze in women's hockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team India takes on New Zealand in the bronze medal match, in the women's hockey competition, on the penultimate day of the CWG 2022. The women's team showed a lot of resilience against Australia, but could not make it to the final; and now they have a chance to finish on the podium.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/aug/07/cwg-2022-india-vs-new-zealand-hockey-womens-bronze-sushila-chanu-savita-lalremsiami-salima?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/aug/07/cwg-2022-india-vs-new-zealand-hockey-womens-bronze-sushila-chanu-savita-lalremsiami-salima?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 07:49:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey%20india.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[CWG 2022 | Savita Punia to lead Team India, Deep Grace Ekka named deputy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India on Thursday named the 18-member Indian Women's Hockey Team for the prestigious Commonwealth Games scheduled to begin on 28th July in Birmingham, England. India placed in pool A along with England, Canada, Wales, and Ghana will begin their campaign on 29th July against Ghana.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/jun/23/cwg-2022-savita-punia-to-lead-team-india-deep-grace-ekka-named-deputy?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/jun/23/cwg-2022-savita-punia-to-lead-team-india-deep-grace-ekka-named-deputy?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:27:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Hockey Pro League | Indian women take on table-toppers Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian women's hockey team is all set to take on Argentina in FIH Women's Hockey Pro League 2021/22 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Indian team is currently placed at the third position in the points table with 22 points in 10 games, while Argentina is at top of the table with 38 points.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/jun/17/fih-hockey-pro-league-indian-women-take-on-table-toppers-argentina?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/jun/17/fih-hockey-pro-league-indian-women-take-on-table-toppers-argentina?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:04:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Pro Hockey League | India men's and women's teams leave for remaining leg in Belgium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senior Indian men's and women's hockey teams on Wednesday morning left for Brussels, Belgium for the upcoming FIH Hockey Pro League 2021/22. The Indian Women's Hockey team, led by Savita, will play a double-header against the hosts Belgium on 11 June 2022 and 12 June 2022.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/jun/08/fih-pro-hockey-league-india-mens-and-womens-teams-leave-for-remaining-leg-in-belgium?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/jun/08/fih-pro-hockey-league-india-mens-and-womens-teams-leave-for-remaining-leg-in-belgium?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:50:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need to live up to the expectations now, says goalkeeper Savita]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most successful goalkeepers in recent times, Savita got candid in the latest episode of Hockey Te Charcha, a podcast series launched by Hockey India, where she spoke about living up to the expectations of performing well in every tournament following the Tokyo Olympics last year.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/may/27/we-need-to-live-up-to-the-expectations-now-says-goalkeeper-savita?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/may/27/we-need-to-live-up-to-the-expectations-now-says-goalkeeper-savita?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 11:23:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy competition among players to make it to the Hockey World Cup team, says Savita]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking for the FIH Women's World Cup in Netherlands and Spain, the women's core group currently is in a preparation camp at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru. Having a strong pool of players who have performed well at the FIH Pro League and Junior World Cup being called up for the camp.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/may/12/healthy-competition-among-players-to-make-it-to-the-hockey-world-cup-team-says-savita?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/may/12/healthy-competition-among-players-to-make-it-to-the-hockey-world-cup-team-says-savita?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 15:19:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Pro Hockey League | India gears up for the Netherlands, skipper Savita confident of positive results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian Women's Hockey Team is set to take on the World No. 1 the Netherlands in their next set of FIH Hockey Pro League matches which takes place on April 8 and 9 at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. Captain Savita expressed excitement at the prospect of facing the Olympic Champs in double-header.

 ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/apr/07/fih-pro-hockey-league-india-gears-up-for-the-netherlands-skipper-savita-confident-of-positive-results?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/apr/07/fih-pro-hockey-league-india-gears-up-for-the-netherlands-skipper-savita-confident-of-positive-results?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:18:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Pro League 2021-22 | India get past Germany in shootout 3-0, Savita Punia emerges star]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Savita Punia played a significant part in India's 3-0 shootout win against Germany in their FIH Pro League 2021-22 women's hockey match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. After Felicia Weidermann (29') had placed the visitors ahead, Nisha (40') equalized for India.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/mar/14/fih-pro-league-2021-22-india-get-past-germany-in-shootout-3-0-savita-punia-emerges-star?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2022/mar/14/fih-pro-league-2021-22-india-get-past-germany-in-shootout-3-0-savita-punia-emerges-star?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:05:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/womens%20hockey.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Asian Champions Trophy | Savita named skipper in absence of Rani Rampal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regular skipper Rani Rampal has been rested while goalkeeper Savita has been given leadership duties for the upcoming Women's Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled to be held between December 5-12. The team will be playing against China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia in single-pool tournament.
]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/nov/19/womens-asian-champions-trophy-savita-named-skipper-in-absence-of-rani-rampal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/nov/19/womens-asian-champions-trophy-savita-named-skipper-in-absence-of-rani-rampal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:40:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/savita.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Individual awards are reflection of lot of hard work by lot of people in the group, asserts Graham Reid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Reid feels that the multiple awards won by the national team players at the FIH Hockey Stars Awards is a reflection of the hard work put in by a lot of people in the group. India's Harmanpreet Singh and Gurjit Kaur won the FIH Player of the Year awards in the men's and women's categories.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/oct/08/individual-awards-are-reflection-of-lot-of-hard-work-by-lot-of-people-in-the-group-asserts-graham-reid?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/oct/08/individual-awards-are-reflection-of-lot-of-hard-work-by-lot-of-people-in-the-group-asserts-graham-reid?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:40:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/graham_reid_hi.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian players sweep away FIH Hockey Stars Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian players swept away the top honours of the Hockey Star Awards which was announced today by the FIH (International Hockey Federation, on Wednesday). Dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh was named the FIH Player of the Year in the men's category, while PR Sreejesh won the Goalkeeper of the Year award.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/oct/07/indian-players-sweep-away-fih-hockey-stars-awards?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/oct/07/indian-players-sweep-away-fih-hockey-stars-awards?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:04:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Harmanpreet%20Singh_IND_JPN.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[We now have the experience to achieve bigger feats, admits Savita Punia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian women's hockey team star Savita Punia feels that they are now ready for bigger challenges, having already proved a point during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The eves narrowly missed out on a bronze medal in Tokyo, after displaying some extraordinary fightbacks in the show-piece event.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/sep/01/we-now-have-the-experience-to-achieve-bigger-feats-admits-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/sep/01/we-now-have-the-experience-to-achieve-bigger-feats-admits-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:11:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/savita_punia_hi_6.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Tokyo Olympics | Hockey India names Rani Rampal as skipper of the women's team ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian forward Rani Rampal has been appointed as the captain of the women's team for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, with goalkeeper Savita Punia and Dee[ Grace Ekka named as vice-captains respectively. The Indian eves will begin their Olympics campaign against the Netherlands on July 24.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/jun/23/2021-tokyo-olympics-hockey-india-names-rani-rampal-as-skipper-of-the-womens-team?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/jun/23/2021-tokyo-olympics-hockey-india-names-rani-rampal-as-skipper-of-the-womens-team?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:01:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/Rani_Rampal_HockeyIndia.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Tokyo Olympics | Hockey India announces 16-member women's squad for the Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India have announced the 16-member women's squad for the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympics, which begins on July 23. As expected, star striker Rani Rampal will lead the charge, while experienced players like Navjot Kaur, Navneet Kaur and Savita Punia were also named in the list.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/jun/17/2021-tokyo-olympics-hockey-india-announces-16-member-womens-squad-for-the-games?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/jun/17/2021-tokyo-olympics-hockey-india-announces-16-member-womens-squad-for-the-games?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:07:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/indian_womens_hockey_team_2021_tokyo_olympics.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 Tokyo Olympics | We are not letting the current pandemic situation hamper our spirit, asserts Savita Punia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian women’s hockey team vice-captain Savita Punia asserted that they are not letting the current pandemic situation hamper the spirit ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The Rani Rampal-led side will begin their quest for a maiden Olympic medal in Tokyo, against the Netherlands on July 24.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/may/21/2021-tokyo-olympics-we-are-not-letting-the-current-pandemic-situation-hamper-our-spirit-asserts-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2021/may/21/2021-tokyo-olympics-we-are-not-letting-the-current-pandemic-situation-hamper-our-spirit-asserts-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 08:42:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/Savita_Punia_India_women_hockey_Press.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Implementing proper structure main reason behind team's success, claims goalkeeper Savita]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper Savita has stated that the implementation of a good structure by Hockey India has been one of the main reasons behind their success in the recent past. The eves earned back to back qualifications in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games respectively.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2020/sep/18/implementing-proper-structure-main-reason-behind-teams-success-claims-goalkeeper-savita?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2020/sep/18/implementing-proper-structure-main-reason-behind-teams-success-claims-goalkeeper-savita?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:13:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/Savita_Hockey_India.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus is on areas that need improvement ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics, says Harmanpreet Singh]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the clock ticks for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Indian Men's Hockey vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh expressed the need to improve everyday without being too complacent about their recent results. His notions were also echoed by the Indian Women's Hockey team vice-captain Savita.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2020/feb/25/focus-is-on-areas-that-need-improvement-ahead-of-2020-tokyo-olympics-says-harmanpreet-singh?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2020/feb/25/focus-is-on-areas-that-need-improvement-ahead-of-2020-tokyo-olympics-says-harmanpreet-singh?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 12:25:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/Harmanpreet_Singh_India_Hockey_Hockey_India_FIH_Pro_Hockey_League20.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Olympic Qualifiers | Confident of qualifying for our second successive Olympics, asserts Savita Punia]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most experienced players in the Indian women’s hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia is confident that they will qualify for their second consecutive Olympics. The women’s team will be up against the USA while the men’s team will take on Russia in their respective Tokyo Olympics qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/19/fih-olympic-qualifiers-confident-of-qualifying-for-our-second-successive-olympics-asserts-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/19/fih-olympic-qualifiers-confident-of-qualifying-for-our-second-successive-olympics-asserts-savita-punia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:31:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/hockey/Savita_Hockey_India.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Olympic Qualifiers | Hockey India names 18-member women’s squad; Rani Rampal to continue as captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rani Rampal will continue as the skipper of the 18-mmber Indian women’s hockey team which will take on the USA in the two FIH Olympic Qualifier matches at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar next month. Goalkeeper Savita Punia will be the vice-captain of the Sjoerd Marijne-coached unit.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/18/fih-olympic-qualifiers-hockey-india-names-18-member-womens-squad-rani-rampal-to-continue-as-captain?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/18/fih-olympic-qualifiers-hockey-india-names-18-member-womens-squad-rani-rampal-to-continue-as-captain?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:52:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/FIH_women_series_finals_India_women_hockey_india.JPG" length="0" type="image/JPG"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIH Olympic Qualifiers | Hockey India names 22 players for senior women’s national camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hockey India has named 22 players for the upcoming senior women’s national camp to be held in Bhubaneswar from October 14 ahead of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers to be played next month. The players will report to chief coach Sjoerd Marijne at the Kalinga Stadium during the national camp.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/12/fih-olympic-qualifiers-hockey-india-names-22-players-for-senior-womens-national-camp?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/12/fih-olympic-qualifiers-hockey-india-names-22-players-for-senior-womens-national-camp?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2019 07:26:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/india_women_hockey_team_women_coach_players_2019_hockey_india.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian women’s team’s last game against Great Britain ends in draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian women's hockey team was held to a 2-2 draw by Great Britain in their last match of the England tour on Friday. Navjot Kaur (8') and Gurjit Kaur (48') scored the goals for the visiting Indian women’s side that ended the tour with one win, one defeat and three draws against Great Britain. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/04/indian-womens-teams-last-game-against-great-britain-ends-in-draw?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/04/indian-womens-teams-last-game-against-great-britain-ends-in-draw?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Release]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:40:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/hockey/india_women_hockey_team_england_tour_team_2019_hockey_india.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian women’s hockey team lose 1-3 to Great Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indian eves eventually got their first defeat of the British tour as they went down 3-1 against the host in the fourth match in Marlow, England on Wednesday. With the series tied at 1-1, with both the sides winning once and drawing twice, they would go for the fifth and deciding match on Friday.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/03/indian-womens-hockey-team-lose-1-3-to-great-britain?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/hockey/articles/2019/oct/03/indian-womens-hockey-team-lose-1-3-to-great-britain?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 08:09:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/hockey/Savita_Hockey_India.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>