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    A richly deserved honour: Hockey India congratulates Savita Punia on Padma Shri
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    'A Richly Deserved Honour': Hockey India Congratulates Savita Punia On Padma Shri

    By IANS News June 24, 2026 • 12:56 PM View: 152
    Hockey India Balbir Singh Senior: Hockey India congratulated veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia for being conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

    Celebrating the achievement, Hockey India described Savita as a “true icon” of Indian sport and said the honour was a fitting recognition of her immense contribution to Indian hockey over more than a decade.

    “A Padma Shri for a true icon. Indian women’s hockey stalwart Savita receives the Padma Shri from Hon’ble President Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Indian sport. A richly deserved honour for a player who has guarded India’s goalpost with distinction for over a decade, inspiring millions through her excellence, resilience and leadership,” Hockey India wrote on X.

    TAGS Hockey India Savita Punia Padma Shri President Droupadi Murmu Rashtrapati Bhavan PR Sreejesh Tokyo Olympics
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