# Savita Punia: Seniority means instant performance scrutiny

2026-08-07T20:08:48+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Indian hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia says her seniority invites immediate performance scrutiny. The 2011 senior debutant told Deccan Herald she must work extra hard every day because of the added responsibility. At 34, she remains India's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of the Asian Games defence. Her comments come as the team prepares for a packed international calendar.

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- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/hockey/as-senior-my-performance-gets-judged-immediately-savita-punia-4103566>

Tags: Indian hockey, Savita Punia, senior athletes, sports pressure, women's hockey
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