India women’s hockey team seals 2016 Rio Olympics berth
Published on: Friday 28 August 2015 //
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This will be Indian eves’ only second Olympic appearance after their maiden participation in the event way back in 1980 where they ensured a fourth-place finish. (Source: PTI)
The India women’s hockey team qualified for its second ever Olympics as they sealed the berth for 2016 Rio Olympics on Saturday after England defeated Spain in the semi-final of EuroHockey Championship.
India were on the brink of qualification after they finished fifth in Hockey World League Semi-Finals in July.
This will be Indian eves’ only second Olympic appearance after their maiden participation in the event way back in 1980 where they ensured a fourth-place finish.
