The first Hockey medal of the Games has been awarded and it goes the way of India.
India beat New Zealand in an upset that leaves the reigning champions without a medal. The match ended 1 – 1 before India triumphed 2 – 1 on penalties to seal a place on the podium.
India women’s team beat New Zealand 2-1 in shootout to win a bronze medal after the match ended 1-1 in full time.
India captain and goalkeeper Savita Punia made three saves out of four, as India women’s team beat New Zealand 2-1 in shootout to win a bronze medal in Commonwealth Games 2022.
PM Modi congratulated Indian Women’s Hockey team for winning Bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.
In tweet PM Modi said ,”India has a very special relation with Hockey. Thus, it is certain that every Indian is proud of our exceptional women’s Hockey team for winning a Bronze medal. This is the first time in many years that the women’s team is on the CWG podium. Proud of the team!”
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