Tokyo Olympics: A brave and determined Indian women's hockey team etched its name in the history books by entering the Olympic Games semifinals for the first time, stunning three-time champions and world no.2 Australia 1-0 in an intense last-eight tie here on Monday. It triggered an outpouring of emotions as people from all walks of life, including former and current sportspersons and politicians, congratulated the team. Let us take a look at some of the images: -
The players screamed, hugged each other, and got into a huddle with their Dutch coach Sjoerd Marijne with tears of joy rolling down their faces. (PTI Photo)
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India's best performance in the Olympics came way back in the 1980 Moscow Games where they finished fourth out of six teams. (PTI Photo)
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Australia had the first shot at the goal but India goalkeeper Savita did just enough to deny Amrosia Malone, whose slap shot from inside the circle hit the post.(PTI Photo)
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The Rani Rampal-led side will play Argentina in the semifinal on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
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India's pace and determination seemed to have surprised the Australians as they panicked while defending and were lucky not to have conceded a goal in the first quarter. (PTI Photo)
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In the final eight minutes of the game, the pressure was relentless on the Indians as Australia secured four more penalty corners but failed to breach the willpower of the Indian defence. (PTI Photo)
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