The Indian women’s hockey team returned home after earning a historic Bronze Medal at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, ending the country’s 16- year medal drought in the quadrennial event. This medal was significantly special for Indian youngster Sangita Kumari because it was her maiden appearance in the prestigious tournament. When asked about the same, the 20-year-old said, “It is a special feeling to return home with a medal. There are plenty of festivities back home. Everyone in my village is so happy and excited, they tell me it is a proud moment for Jharkhand. I think it will take some time to let the feeling of standing on the podium sink in.”
Speaking about playing her first CWG, she said, “I was quite nervous at first, but my senior players said it’s only natural to feel this way, particularly at a multi-discipline sports event. I am grateful to have their support.” The Indian Team kicked off their Birmingham 2022 CWG campaign with a stunning 5-0 win over Ghana in Pool A. In their next game, they bettered Wales 3-1 before going down against England by the same margin. Thereafter, the team recorded a hard-fought 3- 2 win over Canada in their last group stage match to finish second in Pool A and qualify for the semifinals.
