She was handed her debut during India\u2019s first match against Spain and despite their unfortunate 3-4 loss, it was a day to remember for Sakshi as she scored an incredible field goal on her debut. She then featured against Spain again and Germany respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI was waiting for the day of my debut for a long time so I was really happy about it. I wasn\u2019t nervous as such before the match because the seniors supported me and told me that there are no mistakes in your first game, hence, I could play freely,\u201d Sakshi shared about her debut experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sakshi\u2019s goal was a brilliant individual effort. She pressed effectively and timed her tackle perfectly to win the ball in a dangerous area, after which she took a touch and fired a backhand shot from inside the circle to score her first goal. While talking through the moment, Sakshi explained, \u201cMy target was to score on my debut so I was very determined. When I made the effort and snatched the ball, I saw no one was around me and just took the shot. Everyone started shouting and I realised that I had scored a goal. I was extremely happy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When the squad was released, Sakshi was initially named in the standbys but chief coach Harendra Singh recognised her hard work and potential and included her in the squad against Spain. \u201cWhen he (Harendra Singh) told me I am playing, he said he is not selecting me, but my game. He told me I would get a chance to score and that the senior players would help me on the field. He even hugged me after my goal, which was a special moment for me,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite her strong performances, Sakshi feels she needs to work on her speed in training. \u201cAs I have played against foreign players in the Hockey India League and Pro League recently, I have realised it is all about speed now. I have to be quick on the field, especially since I am a forward, so I will be working on that now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
When the squad was released, Sakshi was initially named in the standbys but chief coach Harendra Singh recognised her hard work and potential and included her in the squad against Spain. \u201cWhen he (Harendra Singh) told me I am playing, he said he is not selecting me, but my game. He told me I would get a chance to score and that the senior players would help me on the field. He even hugged me after my goal, which was a special moment for me,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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