CWG 2022 | Women’s hockey crew’s spirited efficiency has received hearts of every Indian, says President Murmu

Savita Punia-led Indian facet secured third place within the event following a 2-1 win within the shootout after the groups have been tied 1-1 on the finish of regulation time.

India beat New Zealand to win CWG bronze medal. (Courtesy: AP)

HIGHLIGHTSIndia defeated New Zealand in shootout 2-1 to win bronze medalPresident Murmu mentioned the ladies’s crew has made India proudUnion Minister Anurag Thakur referred to as India’s efficiency very good

India girls’s hockey crew ended the 16-year Commonwealth Games medal drought as they defeated New Zealand to win bronze on the 2022 occasion on Sunday.

Putting behind the controversial and disappointing semifinal defeat, Savita Punia-led facet secured third place within the event following a 2-1 win within the shootout after the groups have been tied 1-1 on the finish of regulation time.

President Droupadi Murmu prolonged her needs to the ladies’s hockey crew, saying: “Congratulations to Indian Women’s hockey team for winning bronze at #CommonwealthGames. Your spirited performance and team work have won hearts of each Indian. You have made India proud. May you bring more laurels for India.”

Congratulations to Indian Women’s hockey crew for profitable bronze at #CommonwealthGames. Your spirited efficiency and crew work have received hearts of every Indian. You have made India proud. May you deliver extra laurels for India.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2022

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur mentioned: “Congratulations to Savita Punia and the womens hockey team for winning the bronze medal ! It was a superb performance and heart racing finish over New Zealand. The evolution of the Indian Women’s Hockey team in the past few years has been phenomenal!”

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh tweeted: “Women power all the way. Congratulations to our Women’s Hockey team & to all other athletes for consistently winning medals at #CWG2022. It’s heartening to see Indian women continuously set benchmarks in sport & all other areas of life! Keep motivating.”

MP and retired India cricketer Gautam Gambhir mentioned: “Our girls are shining the brightest! Women get bronze in Hockey, Nitu Ghanghas gets gold in boxing.”

Team India, the official deal with of the Indian Olympic Association, tweeted: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going! The Indian Women’s Hockey Team win the bronze @birminghamcg22 defeating New Zealand in a thrilling penalty shoot out.”

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