Indian women’s hockey team travels to Tokyo Olympics In the bronze medal match, the Indian team lost 3-4 to Great Britain. The Indian women’s side played brilliantly in the match and were 0-2 but came back strongly to take a 3-2 lead at one point. Millions of Indian fans were expecting a medal from the Indian women’s team, but despite being fourth, the whole country is saluting these girls. The team reached the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics, defeating a strong team like Australia. The team then suffered a 1-2 defeat against Argentina. In the bronze medal match, the team was defeated by Great Britain and the Indian women’s players began to cry on the field. Goalkeeper Savita, who was standing in front of the goalpost throughout the tournament, could not hold back her tears after the defeat.
India had to bet everything to win this match. The penalty corner for Great Britain last quarter and failing to defend it was ultimately the team’s worst, and Great Britain took a 4–3 lead, which later proved to be the deciding score. These images are heartbreaking, but these girls have set an example in Tokyo. They prove that the Chak De India movie is made on hockey! Can be made real.
The whole country, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been saluting these girls and this too is no less than a victory. These girls have proved that if we miss a medal this time, we will definitely bring a medal next time.
