Hockey India League 2024-25, Women’s Auction: Savita Punia goes to Soorma Hockey Club for Rs 20 lakh

Indian goalkeeper and former skipper Savita Punia will play for Soorma Hockey Club in women’s Hockey India League 2024-25 after being picked for Rs 20 lakh during the players’ auction in Delhi on Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT/THE HINDU

Indian goalkeeper Savita Punia will play for Soorma Hockey Club in women’s Hockey India League 2024-25.

Soorma Hockey Club, the Haryana franchise owned by JSW Sports, bought the 34-year-old Savita, former Indian skipper, for Rs 20 lakh.

The auction featured over 250 domestic women’s players and more than 70 overseas players vying for a spot in the league.

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