Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Indian women’s hockey team member Savita Punia on being named FIH Goalkeeper of Year 2021-22.
“Congratulate goalkeeper Savita Punia of Indian women’s hockey team on being named as FIH Goalkeeper of the year 2021-22. May she continue to show her magic in the field of hockey & bring glory for the nation. Wish her all the best”, the CM tweeted.
Congratulate goalkeeper @savitahockey of Indian women’s hockey team on being named as @FIH_Hockey Goalkeeper of the year 2021-22. May she continue to show her magic in the field of hockey & bring glory for the nation. Wish her all the best. #OdishaForHockey https://t.co/d0ujz8u7Is
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 6, 2022
Savita was magnificent in the Indian goal, often surprising her opponents with her ability to pull off saves from impossible situations during the 2022 Tokyo Olympics and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. She was instrumental in leading India to a podium finish in the Pro League 2021/22, in their debut campaign, pulling off 57 saves in the 14 games she played, an FIH statement said.