Savia Punia-led Indian women's hockey team lost to Australia in the penalty shootout in the CWG 2022 semi-finals, due to clock controversy. Despite a heartbreaking loss to the Aussies in the semis, Punia &amp; Co. locked horns with New Zealand in their bronze medal face-off and returned with a 2-1 win in the penalties to win a CWG medal after 16 years.

Thus, this became Indian women's team's first-ever bronze medal at the Games, following a gold medal in Manchester 2002 and silver in Melbourne 2006. While India didn't attain gold, they would be happy to not return empty-handed after missing out on bronze by a whisker in Tokyo 2020.

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After their historic triumph over the Kiwis, India women's team were greeted by their men's counterpart and received a guard of honour from Manpreet Singh-led line-up. Here's the video, which was shared by the official Twitter handle of Hockey India:

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"Of course, we deserved something else but we are not returning empty hands. After the defeat against Australia, the players were obviously sad but we had yesterday to motivate ourselves. We knew today's match wasn't going to be easy because New Zealand is a good team. We knew the score would be close and the match could go in a shootout. So we were ready for all possibilities.

"After the defeat against Australia, the players were obviously sad but we had yesterday to motivate ourselves. We knew today's match wasn't going to be easy because New Zealand is a good team. We knew the score would be close and the match could go in a shootout. So we were ready for all possibilities," Punia told&nbsp;India Today.

Meamwhile, Manpreet-led Indian men's team faced Australia in the CWG 2022 final on Monday, where they were thrashed 7-0 to settle for their third silver overall at the Games.

Savia Punia-led Indian women's hockey team lost to Australia in the penalty shootout in the CWG 2022 semi-finals, due to clock controversy. Despite a heartbreaking loss to the Aussies in the semis, Punia & Co.

Savia Punia-led Indian women's hockey team lost to Australia in the penalty shootout in the CWG 2022 semi-finals, due to clock controversy. Despite a heartbreaking loss to the Aussies in the semis, Punia & Co. locked horns with New Zealand in their bronze medal face-off and returned with a 2-1 win in the penalties to win a CWG medal after 16 years. Thus, this became Indian women's team's first-ever bronze medal at the Games, following a gold medal in Manchester 2002 and silver in Melbourne 2006. While India didn't attain gold, they would be happy to not return empty-handed after missing out on bronze by a whisker in Tokyo 2020. ALSO READ | India vs Australia live streaming: When and where to watch CWG 2022 men's hockey final in India? After their historic triumph over the Kiwis, India women's team were greeted by their men's counterpart and received a guard of honour from Manpreet Singh-led line-up. Here's the video, which was shared by the official Twitter handle of Hockey India: There is joy and enjoyment in the air! 🥉🤩 Our Bronze medallists return to a well-deserved welcome from our Indian Men's team! 🎊#IndiaKaGame #HockeyIndia #B2022 #Birmingham2022 @CMO_Odisha @sports_odisha @IndiaSports @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/S2Zo1nnJAk — Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 7, 2022 × "Of course, we deserved something else but we are not returning empty hands. After the defeat against Australia, the players were obviously sad but we had yesterday to motivate ourselves. We knew today's match wasn't going to be easy because New Zealand is a good team. We knew the score would be close and the match could go in a shootout. So we were ready for all possibilities. "After the defeat against Australia, the players were obviously sad but we had yesterday to motivate ourselves. We knew today's match wasn't going to be easy because New Zealand is a good team. We knew the score would be close and the match could go in a shootout. So we were ready for all possibilities," Punia told India Today. Meamwhile, Manpreet-led Indian men's team faced Australia in the CWG 2022 final on Monday, where they were thrashed 7-0 to settle for their third silver overall at the Games.

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The Savita Punia-led Indian team will gear up for their third and penultimate group stage clash as they face high-flying New Zealand in Pool B encounter on Thursday (July 07). After securing back-to-back 1-1 draws versus England and China, respectively, the Women in Blue need to buckle up in order to seal a direct&nbsp;quarterfinal place in the FIH World Cup.

“New Zealand will be a tough team to play. They are very dangerous in their counter-attack and we will have to be ready for that, on the ball we have to play to our strengths,” chief coach Janneke Schopman stated ahead of India's third game in the showpiece event in Netherlands. They have their task cut out to return with full points against the Kiwis, who are leading Pool B followed by China.

Here is everything you need to know about&nbsp;India vs New Zealand,&nbsp;Hockey&nbsp;Women's World Cup match:

When will India vs New Zealand Hockey Women's World Cup clash commence?

The India vs New Zealand&nbsp;FIH Hockey World Cup match will start at 11 PM IST&nbsp;on Thursday (July 07).

Where will&nbsp;India vs New Zealand, Hockey Women's World Cup face-off take place?

The India vs New Zealand&nbsp;World Cup match will take place&nbsp;at the Wagener Hockey Stadium at Amstelveen, Netherlands.

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Where will India vs New Zealand&nbsp;Hockey Women's World Cup match be telecasted on TV in India?

The India vs New Zealand&nbsp;FIH Hockey Women's World Cup will be telecasted on Star Sports First and Star Sports First HD channels.

Where will India vs New Zealand&nbsp;Hockey Women's World Cup match be live streamed in the country?

The India vs New Zealand&nbsp;FIH Hockey Women's World Cup will be available for&nbsp;live streaming&nbsp;on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Indian squad

Goalkeepers:&nbsp;Savita Punia (c), Bichu Devi Kharibam;

Defenders:&nbsp;Deep Grace Ekka (vc), Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita;

Midfielders:&nbsp;Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Sonika, Salima Tete;

Forwards:&nbsp;Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Sharmila Devi

Replacement Players:&nbsp;Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sangita Kumari

The Savita Punia-led Indian team will gear up for their third and penultimate group stage clash as they face high-flying New Zealand in Pool B encounter on Thursday (July 07).

The Savita Punia-led Indian team will gear up for their third and penultimate group stage clash as they face high-flying New Zealand in Pool B encounter on Thursday (July 07). After securing back-to-back 1-1 draws versus England and China, respectively, the Women in Blue need to buckle up in order to seal a direct quarterfinal place in the FIH World Cup. “New Zealand will be a tough team to play. They are very dangerous in their counter-attack and we will have to be ready for that, on the ball we have to play to our strengths,” chief coach Janneke Schopman stated ahead of India's third game in the showpiece event in Netherlands. They have their task cut out to return with full points against the Kiwis, who are leading Pool B followed by China. Here is everything you need to know about India vs New Zealand, Hockey Women's World Cup match: When will India vs New Zealand Hockey Women's World Cup clash commence? The India vs New Zealand FIH Hockey World Cup match will start at 11 PM IST on Thursday (July 07). Where will India vs New Zealand, Hockey Women's World Cup face-off take place? The India vs New Zealand World Cup match will take place at the Wagener Hockey Stadium at Amstelveen, Netherlands. ALSO READ | Vandana Katariya's goal helps India secure 1-1 draw vs China in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Where will India vs New Zealand Hockey Women's World Cup match be telecasted on TV in India? The India vs New Zealand FIH Hockey Women's World Cup will be telecasted on Star Sports First and Star Sports First HD channels. Where will India vs New Zealand Hockey Women's World Cup match be live streamed in the country? The India vs New Zealand FIH Hockey Women's World Cup will be available for live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Indian squad Goalkeepers: Savita Punia (c), Bichu Devi Kharibam; Defenders: Deep Grace Ekka (vc), Gurjit Kaur, Nikki Pradhan, Udita; Midfielders: Nisha, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, Neha, Jyoti, Navjot Kaur, Sonika, Salima Tete; Forwards: Vandana Katariya, Lalremsiami, Navneet Kaur, Sharmila Devi Replacement Players: Akshata Abaso Dhekale, Sangita Kumari

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Ahead of the Women's Hockey World Cup, defender Gurjit Kaur interacted with Wion's Aditya Sahay and shared how the team is preparing for the marquee event.

'We are working extra hard to gift a medal to the country' - Gurjit Kaur on Women's Hockey World Cup

The Indian side came into this match on the rear of three sequential successes, having lost their initial three fixtures.&nbsp;Argentina have been runners-up twice and won the bronze twice as well.&nbsp;

They qualified for the knockouts on the last day, after Great Britain beat Ireland in the last group match. By then, many had believed that India had gotten their hands on the qualifier&nbsp;game as they were set to confront the strong Australian side. However, the Indian Women's group had different thoughts!&nbsp;

Subsequent to beating the World No. 3 Australia, today India confronted a much harder test, as they took in the World No.2 group, Argentina.&nbsp;

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<h2>1ST QUARTER</h2>

India attacked immediately as they ran down the right flank to entered the attacking half immediately. The two sides rushed to execute their attacks, yet it was India who drove by a heavenly run from Rani Rampal scored a penalty corner. India won a penalty corner.&nbsp;

Gurjit strikes and scored an early goal for India were of a dream so start to this semi-final clash as they lead 1-0. Gurjit Kaur carried her celestial form into the semi-finals.&nbsp;

It was an incredible infusion and regent snare that set up the went for Gurjit, who has made her mark in these last two games. A straight incredible hit with the keeper in with no way.&nbsp;

<h2>2ND QUARTER</h2>

Argentina won a penalty corner. Captain Barrionuevo Maria Noel scored as she discovered the gap in the Indian defense. An incredible shot down to the attendant's left plank past Savita into the goal.&nbsp;

Argentina with their very own penalty corner levelled things up and were looking truly dangerous in the 2nd quarter. They will be disillusioned to not take the lead here, yet the Indian defense has been capable as well. The two teams have created chances, more from Argentina, yet the finishing has been somewhat poor.

<h2>3RD QUARTER</h2>

India couldn't track down the final passes, and have been moved on the backfoot by Argentina! Argentina enjoyed the ball possession and were coming in with a large number of attacks. India were solid with their tackles and made various turnovers in the midfield, however, they have battled to keep the ball with them.&nbsp;

Argentina scored. 2-1. The shot is deflected into the rear of the net and Savita caught on her knees as the ball went by her left shoulder.

<h2>4TH QUARTER</h2>

The trapping was an issue in this game, but India was keeping the ball possession better in the midfield in the last quarter.

India won the much-needed penalty corner, but couldn't convert&nbsp;

India penetrated a lot, and effectively as well, however inside the circle, Argentina have been exceptionally obstinate and have fought away everything.

Argentina does merit the win and they do have the right to walk into the finals. India then again ought to be amazingly glad for their endeavors, of what they have accomplished, and of what they were able to do.&nbsp;

India will now face Great Britain in the bronze medal match on August 6th at 7 am IST.&nbsp;

The Indian side came into this match on the rear of three sequential successes, having lost their initial three fixtures. Argentina have been runners-up twice and won the bronze twice as well.

The Indian side came into this match on the rear of three sequential successes, having lost their initial three fixtures. Argentina have been runners-up twice and won the bronze twice as well. They qualified for the knockouts on the last day, after Great Britain beat Ireland in the last group match. By then, many had believed that India had gotten their hands on the qualifier game as they were set to confront the strong Australian side. However, the Indian Women's group had different thoughts! Subsequent to beating the World No. 3 Australia, today India confronted a much harder test, as they took in the World No.2 group, Argentina. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: 'Particularly special': Melinda and Bill Gates cheer for their 'future' son-in-law in Equestrian final 1ST QUARTER India attacked immediately as they ran down the right flank to entered the attacking half immediately. The two sides rushed to execute their attacks, yet it was India who drove by a heavenly run from Rani Rampal scored a penalty corner. India won a penalty corner. Gurjit strikes and scored an early goal for India were of a dream so start to this semi-final clash as they lead 1-0. Gurjit Kaur carried her celestial form into the semi-finals. It was an incredible infusion and regent snare that set up the went for Gurjit, who has made her mark in these last two games. A straight incredible hit with the keeper in with no way. 2ND QUARTER Argentina won a penalty corner. Captain Barrionuevo Maria Noel scored as she discovered the gap in the Indian defense. An incredible shot down to the attendant's left plank past Savita into the goal. Argentina with their very own penalty corner levelled things up and were looking truly dangerous in the 2nd quarter. They will be disillusioned to not take the lead here, yet the Indian defense has been capable as well. The two teams have created chances, more from Argentina, yet the finishing has been somewhat poor. 3RD QUARTER India couldn't track down the final passes, and have been moved on the backfoot by Argentina! Argentina enjoyed the ball possession and were coming in with a large number of attacks. India were solid with their tackles and made various turnovers in the midfield, however, they have battled to keep the ball with them. Argentina scored. 2-1. The shot is deflected into the rear of the net and Savita caught on her knees as the ball went by her left shoulder. 4TH QUARTER The trapping was an issue in this game, but India was keeping the ball possession better in the midfield in the last quarter. India won the much-needed penalty corner, but couldn't convert India penetrated a lot, and effectively as well, however inside the circle, Argentina have been exceptionally obstinate and have fought away everything. Argentina does merit the win and they do have the right to walk into the finals. India then again ought to be amazingly glad for their endeavors, of what they have accomplished, and of what they were able to do. India will now face Great Britain in the bronze medal match on August 6th at 7 am IST.

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Indian women's hockey team defeated Australia 1-0 in the quarter-final clash at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Monday (August 2). The team has booked a historic berth in the semi-finals as they will play semis for the first time at Olympics.&nbsp;

One goal from Gurjit Kaur, which she scored in the first half, gave an advantage to India as the team managed to maintain the lead. The Rani Rampal-led team will next play Argentina next.&nbsp;

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In what comes as a historic day and possibly the greatest moment for women's hockey in India, Gurjit Kaur scored the lone goal in the match during the first half through a penalty corner in a very tightly contested match.

The Indian players looked to give it their all as they ensured Gurjit's effort didn't go in vain.

The Australians threw it their all, but the Indian women refused to buckle even though the Aussies kept piling the pressure with each passing minute.

After rather a disappointing start in the Olympics campaign, as they began with losses against the Netherlands (5-1), Germany (2-0) and Great Britain 4-1), India then picked up the momentum and defeat Ireland (1-0) and South Africa (4-3) in back-to-back clashes in Pool A.

After that Great Britain crushed Ireland 2-0 in their last Group A clash that helped India to enter the quarter-finals.&nbsp;

(with inputs from agencies)

Indian women's hockey team defeated Australia 1-0 in the quarter-final clash at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Monday (August 2). The team has booked a historic berth in the semi-finals as they will play semis for the first time at Olympics.

Indian women's hockey team defeated Australia 1-0 in the quarter-final clash at Tokyo Olympics 2020 on Monday (August 2). The team has booked a historic berth in the semi-finals as they will play semis for the first time at Olympics. One goal from Gurjit Kaur, which she scored in the first half, gave an advantage to India as the team managed to maintain the lead. The Rani Rampal-led team will next play Argentina next. ALSO READ | India among countries with highest cash-rewards for Olympic medalists - Check out the complete list HISTORY!!! OUR WOMEN'S #HOCKEY TEAM HAS MADE THE SEMIS OF AN OLYMPICS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!!! It's that one goal from Gurjit Kaur that has been the highlight of the day!!! We play Argentina next !!!#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/lnouabnJ9B — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) August 2, 2021 × In what comes as a historic day and possibly the greatest moment for women's hockey in India, Gurjit Kaur scored the lone goal in the match during the first half through a penalty corner in a very tightly contested match. The Indian players looked to give it their all as they ensured Gurjit's effort didn't go in vain. The Australians threw it their all, but the Indian women refused to buckle even though the Aussies kept piling the pressure with each passing minute. After rather a disappointing start in the Olympics campaign, as they began with losses against the Netherlands (5-1), Germany (2-0) and Great Britain 4-1), India then picked up the momentum and defeat Ireland (1-0) and South Africa (4-3) in back-to-back clashes in Pool A. After that Great Britain crushed Ireland 2-0 in their last Group A clash that helped India to enter the quarter-finals. (with inputs from agencies)

Tokyo 2020: Indian women's hockey team beat Australia 1-0 to enter semis at Olympics for the first time

Indian hockey player Gurjit Kaur&#39;s flat in Allahabad was burgled Wednesday night.&nbsp;

The burglary was discovered by one of Kaur&#39;s flatmates on Thursday morning.&nbsp;

The flatmate had found the main gate open, its lock broken.

Inside the house, she found everything scattered.

The flatmate said $350 and with 2 LED TVs were missing from the flat, along with&nbsp;2 watches,&nbsp;and Rs 8,000.&nbsp;

Police are investigating.&nbsp;

Kaur shares the flat with five other girls, including a cousin.&nbsp;

The Indian team recently won the Asia Cup tournament in Japan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Gurjit Kaur's Allahabad flat was robbed of $350, 2 LED TVs, 2 watches, and Rs 8,000

Indian hockey player Gurjit Kaur's flat in Allahabad was burgled Wednesday night. The burglary was discovered by one of Kaur's flatmates on Thursday morning. The flatmate had found the main gate open, its lock broken. Inside the house, she found everything scattered. The flatmate said $350 and with 2 LED TVs were missing from the flat, along with 2 watches, and Rs 8,000. Police are investigating. Kaur shares the flat with five other girls, including a cousin. The Indian team recently won the Asia Cup tournament in Japan. Also read: India beat China to win Asia Cup, qualify for Hockey World Cup

Hockey player returns triumphant from Asia Cup, flat burgled

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