New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- For the Indian women's hockey team, finishing fifth at the World Cup marks their best result in 52 years. Yet, beyond the pride of the campaign, a hunger lingers. For veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia, the campaign was a testament to how far the team has evolved, shifting from a mindset of survival. "We came here thinking that we have to do something in the World Cup, and that meant our team was capable enough to finish on the podium," Savita told HT from Amsterdam. "There was a time when we used to focus on conceding the least amount of goals against the top teams. Now, we play with the same attacking mindset with Netherlands but with more discipline in defence." Fielding a squad with 11 World Cup debutants meant managi...