Ranchi (Jharkhand): The Indian Women’s Hockey Team is all set to face Germany in the Semi-Final of the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 here on Thursday, January 18. India decimated Italy 5-1 in their final Pool B match. A win in the Semi-Finals will ensure the Indian team qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.
The Indian team started off on the backfoot with a 0-1 loss to USA in their first game in the group stage but came back strongly to beat New Zealand 3-1 in their second game. They carried their good form into their final group stage game against Italy, whom they comfortably beat 5-1. The side is geared up for the German challenge.
Indian Women’s Hockey Team skipper Savita said, “We’ve already played Germany a few times and have done well. We’re confident in our abilities as a team and have the game to put up a solid performance."
"Our attacking game is quite good. Germany is a good team so we will have to be on top of our defense and try to convert any chances we get," Savita was quoted as saying in a media statement.