Bhubaneswar (SunstarTV Bureau): For putting up a brave fight against Great Britain at Tokyo Olympics 2020, the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team.
Taking to Twitter, the Odisha CM said, “Congratulate Indian Women’s Hockey Team for putting up a brave fight against Great Britain at Tokyo2020. Keep your fighting spirit up and keep inspiring. Wish you all the very best for future.”
Congratulate Indian Women’s Hockey Team for putting up a brave fight against Great Britain at #Tokyo2020. Keep your fighting spirit up and keep inspiring. Wish you all the very best for future. #Cheer4India#womenhockeyindia
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 6, 2021
Reportedly, the India team went down battling 3-4 against Great Britain in the bronze medal match.
Hollie Pearne Webb, Skipper of Great Britain scored the equalizer after India took a 3-2 lead in the half time. Grace Balsdon gave an important fourth goal in the final quarter. Further, the Indian women’s squad made a stupendous comeback in the second quarter.
Gurjit Kaur scored twice penalty corners to help India to score. However, the team failed to score goals during the last period on ground.
