The Tokyo Olympics witnessed the unforgettable rise of Indian hockey. Indian women’s hockey team reaches Olympic hockey semi-finals For the first time in history, the Indian team will reach the semi-finals of the Olympics. The three-time Olympic hockey Indian women overcame Australia’s Olympic hockey gold medalists in a thrilling quarterfinal match. The Indian women’s victory was a one-sided affair. Gurjit Kaur scored India’s winning goal in the 22nd minute. It was also Gurjeet’s first goal at the Tokyo Olympics. Australia, on the other hand, conceded more than five penalty corners but could not break through the Indian defense. In the final minutes, Australia put pressure on the equalizer but the Indian defense held on, conceding consecutive penalty corners. Playing with the confidence of reaching the knockout stage on the verge of elimination, India came out on top as Pool B champions Australia. India’s previous best performance in Olympic women’s hockey was fourth place at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. A total of six teams competed in Moscow as major teams boycotted the Olympics. India finished fourth in the round robin league with two wins. Three – time Olympic hockey gold medalist Australia is currently ranked second in the world. India is in 10th position. India did not show any difference in the rankings and won the semi-finals. #TokyoOlympics #Women’sHockey #Keralakaumudinews.
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