2024-01-19 11:17:08
Ranchi ∙ The Indian women’s hockey team struggled in the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. They lost to strong Germany in a penalty shootout (4-3). Both the teams scored 2 goals each to keep the draw. With the win, Germany secured qualification for the Paris Olympics, but India has one more chance to qualify. If they beat Japan in today’s bronze medal match, India can get the ticket to Paris. The top 3 finishers in the qualifying tournament qualify for the Olympics.
India took the first lead against Germany in the 15th minute with Deepika’s goal. But Germany fought back with Charlotte’s double goals (27th and 57th minutes). Ishika Chowdhury’s goal at the last minute saw India equalize and the match went to a shootout.
English Summary:
Women’s hockey India lost in the shootout
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