Savita Punia's crucial penalty-stroke save against China helped India win the 2026 Asian Games gold medal, ending a drought that dated back to 1982. Savita Punia: from near retirement to Asian Games gold, eyeing 2028 Olympic medal as India’s standout goalkeeper and mentor. 44 years is a long time. That is how long the Indian women's hockey team had to wait for a second gold medal at the Asian.