Deepika slammed as many as eight goals as the Indian women's hockey team thrashed lowly Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening Pool B match at the Asian Games, on Sunday.

India’s third biggest Asian Games win leaves them well-placed for the semi-finals, while Savita Punia equalled Vandana Katariya’s record of 320 caps.

The Indian women's hockey team began their campaign dominantly after they thrashed Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening match of the ongoing Asian Games 2026.