WATCH: Women's hockey players break into tears after losing against Great Britain

Tokyo, Aug 6: Despite putting up a tough fight against Rio Olympic gold medallist team Great Britain, the Indian women's hockey team went through a 3-4 defeat in the bronze medal match of the Tokyo Olympics.

 

 

The Rani Rampal-led team showcased their determination and grit in the Tokyo Games and finished at fourth place. Remember, they have recovered from the last position they had to succumb to during the Rio Olympic Games and now they have finished fourth.

 

The journey of this team was nothing but inspirational. They rose like a phoenix after they lost the first three games against the Netherlands, Germany and Great Britain in the group stages.

 

 

But further, the team went on to beat Ireland and South Africa in their next to games and a monumental 1-0 win over the mighty Australians in the quarter led them into the semifinals. The rollercoaster continued as they lost against Argentina in the semis and eventually they were drawn for the bronze medal match against Great Britain again.

 

 

 

The team who trailed by two goals rose up to the occasion and equalised within three minutes, thanks to two immaculate penalty corner conversions by drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur. Just before the half-time mark, Vandana Katariya scored the third goal for India to gave them a slender edge of 3-2. However, they fell back to the Great Britain attack in the third quarter conceding two back-to-back goals.

 

 

The team broke down into tears after the final hooter. We saw Rani, Savita Punia being consoled by the players of Great Britain in one of the most heartbreaking sights of the day.

 

 

 

It should be remembered that these players under the guidance of coach Sjoerd Marijne gave fans enough reasons to cherish and look forward to. Let us keep supporting them!