She further stressed on the team's World Cup outing where things didn't go their way but they rallied together to bounce back from the disappointment of losing the crossover match against Spain.
The Blue Tigresses maintained their winning streak in the ongoing SAFF Women's Championship 2022, clinching a 9-0 victory against the Maldives in their second match of the SAFF Women's Championship Nepal 2022, thus ensuring smooth passage to the semis.
Midfielder Anirudh Thapa (15') and Vafa Hakhamaneshi scored in each half to take Chennaiyin FC past the hosts and into the knockout stage of the competition.
Sonika, who had taken a break from the sport in 2020 due to personal reasons, made a solid comeback to the Indian Team in March 2022, as and when included in the squad for the FIH Women's Pro League 2021/22.
The Uruguayan midfielder was highly influential in the Tuskers' road to the ISL 2021-22 final, registering a phenomenal six goals and seven assists in the ISL 2021-22 season.