On one hand, the India men’s hockey team is currently at the top after an impressive performance, having defeated teams such as Australia, Belgium, and Argentina. They also secured a hard-fought victory against Great Britain while playing with just 10 players and have qualified for the Paris Olympics semifinals. As an eight-time champion, if they continue to perform well, they might reach the finals again.
However, the important question is: What about the women’s team? After witnessing the men’s team’s success, the key question is whether the women’s team will participate in the Paris Olympics 2024. If not, why not, and what are the reasons behind this?
Why India women’s hockey team is not playing at Olympics
No, the Indian women’s hockey team are not playing in the Paris 2024 Olympics due to various reasons. The Asian Games and the FIH Olympic Qualifiers were the key tournaments that offered a hockey quota for Paris 2024. India failed to secure a spot after disappointing performances in these tournaments.
At the Asian Games, they lost 4-0 to the People’s Republic of China in the semifinals, which cost them a direct berth to the Paris 2024 Olympics. In the FIH Olympic Qualifiers held in Ranchi, they also failed to qualify, ending with a 1-0 loss to Japan in the bronze medal match.
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