Bansari Solanki's Calmness Secures SG Pipers' Maiden Hockey League Title

• Goalkeeper Bansari Solanki played a decisive role in SG Pipers' maiden Women’s Hero Hockey India League title win.
• SG Pipers defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
• Solanki, introduced specifically for the shootout, made three crucial saves, including a penalty stroke, earning her the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award.
• She attributed her success to staying mentally calm, present in the moment, and focusing on 'What’s Important Now,' a mantra from Coach Sofie Gierts.
• Solanki's late introduction was a pre-planned strategy, and she learned from previous shootout defeats by staying patient against strikers.

Why It Matters: Bansari Solanki's composure and strategic play led SG Pipers to their first Hero Hockey India League title.