New Delhi. Indian women’s hockey team captain Savita Punia is confident that her team will produce good results at next year’s Asian Games in Hangzhou after their title triumph at the FIH Nations Cup in Valencia on Saturday. The Indian team arrived here on Monday after beating Spain 1-0 in the final of the first season of the tournament. Thanks to this victory, the team made it to the 2023-2024 Pro League. “2022 has been good for us and we will continue to aim for more wins and titles in the future,” Savita said after arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Next year the Asian Games are going to be held in 2022 and we will definitely try to get a good result. “He said,” As a captain, I am extremely proud and happy of my teammates. Everyone gave their 100 per cent and we maintained our focus from the very beginning. Both inside and outside the field. It’s a great feeling to be part of this team.” Gurjit Kaur scored the only goal of the final and the defender said winning the tournament was the best moment for her and the team.
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He said, “Winning the final of the Nations Cup was the best moment for me and the team. It was our target from the beginning and it feels great to have achieved it.” During the tournament, 22-year-old forward Lalremsiami achieved the milestone of playing 100 matches for India. He said, “I am very happy to have achieved the feat of 100 matches at such a young age. I am thankful to all the players in the team for their support. “Lalremsiami said,” We are very happy that we have won the Nations Cup and we will continue to work hard in the future.
