India's dream of winning a medal in women's hockey at the Tokyo Olympics ended on a sour note, losing 3-4 to Great Britain. Nonetheless, the nation continued to back its female warriors.
It was a heartbreak for the Indian women's hockey team that lost its bronze medal playoff at the Tokyo Olympics, losing 3-4 to Great Britain. It turned out to be India's joint-best finish at the Games to date, as it also finished fourth during the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
Along with the women, it was also heartbreak for the fans and the nation. However, the Indian citizens backed their female warriors for putting up a valiant effort and show to entertain us all.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the charge as he applauded the effort by the Indian women's hockey team. Other celebrities also followed him, as here are a few of the reactions and wishes that poured in:
We will always remember the great performance of our Women’s Hockey Team at . 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)We narrowly missed a medal in Women’s Hockey but this team reflects the spirit of New India- where we give our best and scale new frontiers. More importantly, their success at will motivate young daughters of India to take up Hockey and excel in it. Proud of this team.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)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)The performance of the Indian women’s hockey team has been one of the best stories of the Tokyo 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)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. pic.twitter.com/XD9Dsqp9So
Congratulate Indian Women's Hockey Team for putting up a brave fight against Great Britain at . Keep your fighting spirit up and keep inspiring. Wish you all the very best for future.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha)भारत की बेटियाँ पूरे विश्व में देश का गौरव बढ़ा रहीं हैं।
Unprecedented performance throughout the tournament by
the Indian Women’s Hockey Team.
We made it to the top 4 at pic.twitter.com/KdHMe9jhcS
हॉकी का सुनहरा दौर वापस लौट आया है ! 🇮🇳
Don't break down girls, you all played superb at by reaching top 4 in the world!
I appreciate our Women's Hockey for making India proud. !! https://t.co/74J5QwxrYN pic.twitter.com/xMaGC3yLg6
Our girls go down fighting but not before they make the best run for Indian women’s hockey at
Well played girls.
The confidence & self-belief gained will be your strength going forward towards .
Proud of you. pic.twitter.com/opYG7RtLqI
Dear Women’s Hockey Team,
You all have collectively revived the nation’s interest in hockey, that in itself is a huge achievement!
We are proud of you girls- with or without a medal!
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