Padma Awards 2026: ‘I was afraid to leave the house’, now reached Rashtrapati Bhavan..read inspiring story. Padma Shri Winner Savita Punia From Fearful Past To World Cup Gold Dream

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Savita Poonia: Indian hockey goalkeeper Savita Poonia, honored with Padma Shri, expressed happiness while remembering her journey. She told that there was a time when she was afraid to even leave the house and today she is getting honored at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

New Delhi: Padma Shri award winner and Indian hockey team goalkeeper Savita Punia has expressed happiness and pride in her hockey journey. She recalled the time when she was afraid to even step out of the house and playing hockey was like an impossible dream for her. He described visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan with his family as a very memorable moment.

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Now eyeing World Cup gold with Padma Shri

Savita described FIH Pro League as the most important for preparation against the best teams of the world. Also, she expressed full confidence about India’s victory in the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup. He said that India is in a good pool and the team will aim to build on its previous podium finishes and win the gold medal this time.

When I was afraid to even leave the house

President Draupadi Murmu will give this prestigious honor to Poonia at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday. Poonia told ANI, “I am definitely very happy because my journey in hockey has been very long… There was a time when I was afraid to even leave the house and playing hockey seemed like a distant dream. Today I am going to Rashtrapati Bhavan with my family, so it is really a big moment for me… If you want to compete against the top teams of the world, the Pro League is the best tournament. Also, there is the World Cup ahead, where we are in a very good pool and we are confident. We talk about silver and bronze, so this time we have to go for gold.

These celebrities including Rohit Sharma will be honored

  • Along with Punia, former Indian captain Rohit Sharma and Bhagwandas Raikwar will receive the Padma Shri, while Vladimir Mestavirishvili will be awarded the Padma Shri posthumously. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj will be given the Padma Bhushan.
  • The Padma Awards 2026 are being presented by President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. A total of 65 Padma awards are to be given at the second civil investiture ceremony to be held on June 23, which includes two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri awards. The first civil investiture ceremony for the Padma Awards 2026 took place on 26 May, in which 66 Padma awards were presented.

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