India won a historic bronze by defeating Germany 5-4 in the final minute of the game, with goalkeeper PR Srijesh saving a penalty corner. The Indians, headed by Manpreet Singh and coached by Australian Graham Reid, savored the historic moment with tears and hugs on the pitch.
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Tokyo Olympic: Super Mom is cheated ?
Mary Kom has spoken out about her contentious ouster from the 51kg Women’s Boxing event. India’s experienced boxer MC Mary Kom’s hopes of winning a second Olympic medal were dashed as she was knocked out of the Tokyo Olympics in the round of 16 of the women’s 51kg division. Mary Kom faced Colombian Ingrit Valencia on Thursday, but the Indian boxer was defeated by a score of 3-2.
Meerabai Chanu Took First Medal In Olympic
Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women’s 49kg event, ending India’s 21-year drought for a weightlifting medal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in congratulating Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu on winning the country’s first medal at the pandemic-affected Tokyo Olympics.