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The Indian women’s hockey team scripted history by defeating three-time champions Australia 1-0 at Tokyo Olympics and booked a maiden semi-final berth in women’s hockey at the mega event.

On Sunday, the Indian men’s hockey team entered the sem-finals at Tokyo Olympics for the first time in 49 years, defeating Great Britain 3-1 in the quarter-finals in Tokyo.

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Shuttler PV Sindhu made India proud on Sunday as she won a bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics by defeating He Bing Jiao of China 21-13, 21-15.

With this win, Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win 2 consecutive individual Olympic medals.

Terming the efforts of both the men’s and women’s hockey teams at the Tokyo Olympics “historic”, Prime Minister Modi on Monday tweeted: “Not only has PV Sindhu won a well deserved medal, but also we saw historic efforts by the men’s and women’s hockey teams at the Olympics.”

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“I’m optimistic that 130 crore Indians will continue to work hard to ensure India reaches new heights as it celebrates its Amrut Mahotsav,” the PM added.

According to a match report, a Gurjit Kaur penalty corner (PC) conversion in the 22nd minute, combined with a massive performance from Savita Punia in goal, helped India defeat three-time champions Australia 1-0 at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted: “India’s dream is coming to reality! Our Women’s Hockey Team has defeated Australia! India’s Men’s and Women’s teams have reached semi-finals at #Tokyo2020 Olympics! I have no words to express my excitement and happiness!”