Indian women's hockey team goes down coming so close to winning its first-ever medal at the Olympics. The match was India vs Great Britain who already has a great spot in Olympics. In Tokyo Olympics 2020, where India was to make history but Great Britain got over the line in the bronze medal match on Friday.
Trailing 0-2, India made a stunning comeback to lead 3-2 but Great Britain equalized in the third quarter and scored another in the final 15 minutes to win the match 4-3. The moment is heartbreaking as India couldn't make it for the bronze match, at the same time it was a highly successful tournament for the women's team. India's never-say-die spirit throughout the competition won praise from all quarters and while the team missed out on a podium spot. The performance in Tokyo captured the imagination of the entire country and even the team was praised by competent for such a tough fight. Coach of the Indian women's team, Sjoerd Marijne took to Twitter after the heartbreaking loss and said that while "we did not win a medal, but I think we have won something bigger."
We did not win a medal, but I think we have won something bigger. We have made Indians proud again and we inspired millions of girls that dreams CAN come true as long as you work hard for it and believe it! Thanks for all the support! ????????
? Sjoerd Marijne (@SjoerdMarijne) August 6, 2021
India's run in the tournament might have ended in heartbreak but it was nothing short of magical. The Rani Rampal-led side started on a shaky note, losing the first three matches quite convincingly.
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