Indian men’s hockey team in Tokyo 2020. (Photo Credits: Kiren Rijiju Twitter Photo)
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has lauded the Indian men’s hockey team, saying the Olympic medal will mark the beginning of a golden era for the sport after 41 years.
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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday lauded the Indian men’s hockey team, saying the Olympic medal will mark the beginning of a golden era for the sport after 41 years. Maharashtra Olympic Association chief Pawar said in a statement that the victory, which came after 41 years of hard work and waiting, cannot be described in words.
India beat Germany 5-4 on Thursday to secure a podium finish at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. “The prestige of the country has risen and the bronze medal will mark the beginning of a golden era for the sport,” Pawar said.
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He said that the players, coaches and their teammates deserve best wishes for winning the medal with the determination to win against all odds.
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