The Indian women’s hockey team perhaps could not win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, but they have surely won the hearts of people with their brilliant effort. They almost defeated the defending champions in their bronze medal match. Before that, their fight against Argentina in the semifinals was a treat to watch. For those who missed the news, the women’s hockey team made it to the semifinals for the first time in Olympic history. Isn’t it an achievement in itself? These girls should be proud of themselves and so should we.
The people who understand the game came forward and lauded their efforts in the field. From the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and Indian cricketers, everyone stood by the team. Check out the best tweets here:
The performance of the Indian women’s hockey team has been one of the best stories of the Tokyo #Olympics They played as a team and gave it their all. Cannot ask for any more. Thank you for giving us fans so many wonderful memories ????
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) August 6, 2021
Proud of our Indian Women’s Hockey team ?? ? You’ve taken the sport to new heights! The whole country is proud of you ?? You might have missed the medal but you won our hearts ??
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 6, 2021
Thank you – that's all there is to say to our courageous women on our hockey team. No medal will match the encouragement, the will to dream and the hope you have given the young boys and girls of this country. You are my heroes. #TeamIndia #Hockey #Tokyo2020
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) August 6, 2021
If you have a grand-daughter buy her a hockey stick! Maybe she will play for India one day.That’s what our brave women in blue have done for the sport:great spirit and skills. May not have won a medal but trust me they’ve won our hearts! @imranirampal Salute all of you! #Hockey
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 6, 2021
We will always remember the great performance of our Women’s Hockey Team at #Tokyo2020. They gave their best throughout. Each and every member of the team is blessed with remarkable courage, skill and resilience. India is proud of this outstanding team.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2021
India’s daughters – our determined athletes; we are immensely proud of you!
A giant leap of faith & fighting spirit by our women’s hockey team; a legacy that will inspire us to do even better!
You have shown us the way.#Tokyo2020 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/XD9Dsqp9So
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 6, 2021
Heartbreak!!! But all reasons to hold our heads high. Well played Indian Women’s Hockey Team. You all inspired everyone in India. That itself is a victory.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 6, 2021
Indian Women's Hockey team excelled on the field and won the hearts of every Indian with their stellar performance. We are proud of you all.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 6, 2021
A memorable performance by the Women’s hockey team! You showed true fighting spirit and showed unwavering focus to create history. Know that the whole nation is proud of you and excited to see the Tigresses continue to excel in the future ????#Hockey #Teamindia #Olympics pic.twitter.com/MKjZBw39Ly
— Sardar Singh (@imsardarsingh8) August 6, 2021
You gave it your everything. Put your bodies on the line. You should be nothing but proud of this campaign. We all are. #TeamIndia #Olympics #Hockey #IndvGBR pic.twitter.com/pwxptdMEjd
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 6, 2021
Congratulations to our hockey stars on a fantastic campaign. The medal will come but you have shown what you can do through your fitness and skill. And you would have inspired many young girls to win a hockey medal. ????
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 6, 2021
Well done #TeamIndia on giving your best and fighting till the very end. ?
You may have lost the match but you have won our hearts. We are all very proud of you.#Hockey #Olympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/zf2QRM5EBE
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 6, 2021
Brilliant Effort girls. You must hold your heads up high for the magnificent effort and the spirit with which you fought. You have been instrumental in making the nation ho crazy for Hockey again @TheHockeyIndia . #IndvsGBR pic.twitter.com/b6RSXbp9rN
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 6, 2021
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) August 6, 2021
India lost 3-4 to Great Britain
The history-making Indian women’s hockey team did their best to create a chance for themselves to clinch their maiden Olympics medal. Unfortunately, they could not as they lost 3-4 to Great Britain in the bronze medal match. The Indian girls played their heart out and overcame the two goal deficit and lead by 3-2 at the half time. Gurjit Kaur with a goal in the 25th and 26th minute and Vandana Katariya in the 29th minute stunned Great Britain. However, Elena Rayer, Sarah Roberston, Hollie Pearne-Webb, and Grace Balsdon found the way to the Indian net and took their team over the line.
