New Delhi: Destroyed by heartbreaking losses who saw them losing a bronze medal, members of the Indian women’s hockey team broke down during the telephone conversation with Prime Minster Narendra Modi, who praised the party for the appearance of his inspiration at the Tokyo Olympics.
Modi called the team after a painful 3-4 loss for the United Kingdom in the Bronze Play-Off medal on Friday and entertained the confused players, who look sob.
After the bronze medal match, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @Narendramodi Ji spoke with the Indian women’s hockey team.
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https://t.co/p3ocddvzbj- Indian hockey (@theceyindia) 1628239966000 “Everything you play very well.
You leave everything in the past five years, sweating for sports.
Your hard work and sweat don’t get a medal but It has been an inspiration for crores girls in this country.
I survived the coach and all of you, “Modi said when the team gathered on the phone.
After a disappointing start for the campaign that saw them lose the first three matches, the Indian women’s team put up a great look to enter the first Olympic semifinals.
Rani’s side defeated the Perkasa Australian in the quarter-finals but could not pass Argentina in the semifinals and major English in the play-off match, signed with the fourth place.
The players could not fight tears because Modi praised their efforts.
Modi praised Vandana Katariya and Salima Tete for their appearance.
Katariya, whose family became the alleged Casteist slurs after the semifinal match, scored four goals in all competitions.
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But the Maiden Olympic medal remains out of boundaries as the world no.4 United Kingdom, which is a gold winner in the Rio 2016 game, out above the pulsating “Vandana and everyone played well.
And everyone even though Salima Brilliant.” After a brief silence, Modi urged the players to stop crying.
“Help all of them, stop crying all countries are proud of you.
After years of hockey, Indian identity has been born again.
It’s all because of your efforts,” said Modi.
The 70-year-old child also asked about Navneet Kaur, who was seen with bandages on his face to stop bleeding from injury during the match.
Skipper Rani told him that the forward had to get four stitches while thanking PM for his encouragement.
Modi also praised the head coach of Sjoerd Marijne for his efforts.
“You have tried your best level, I see how you have encouraged them.
I thank you, I hope the best for the future,” Modi said.
Marijne responded, “Thank you for your encouragement, sir.
The girls are rather emotional now, but I have told them to be proud of what they have achieved.”