But it wasn’t just the scoreline that stunned people. Deepika scored EIGHT goals. That’s not a typo. Eight. In one game. Her teammates didn’t just cheer; they joined the party. Ishika got 3, Lalthantluangi and Neha got 2 each. That’s 12 goals from just 5 players. And then, there’s Savita Punia; earning her 320th cap, tying the record for most-capped Indian women’s hockey player. Think about that; 320 games. For context, most players retire before 100. This team isn’t just winning; they’re rewriting what’s possible. They’re coming off their best-ever World Cup finish (5th), and now they’re gunning for gold in Asia; and Olympic qualification. That’s the real prize. Monday’s match against Indonesia? It’s not just another game. It’s a statement. If they keep this up, LA 2028 could be where India’s women finally stand on that Olympic podium; not as underdogs, but as favorites.