Goalkeeper Savita to lead India in FIH Women’s Nations Cup in Spain
The Indian women's hockey team recently clinched bronze at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games
The Indian women's hockey team recently clinched bronze at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Schopman was scathing in her comments and said, "People who don't understand sport who make those decisions".
The Savita Punia-led India team fought valiantly in the semifinal in the regulation time which ended in 1-1 but missed out on converting their attempts in the shootout.
The team will carry out a final preparatory camp in Nottingham before they leave for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Savita was 20 years old at the time of making her senior team debut, as she caught the attention of the selectors during her junior days with some age-defying performances and a sharp presence of mind.
The Indian eves are scheduled to play five matches against a strong Great Britain team in Marlow, England from September 27 to October 4 and the ace goalkeeper believes that they will get to face a side similar to that of the USA.
Unemployed for last nine years despite her on-field exploits, there is good news for Savita Punia as Sports Minister Rajyavardhan…
