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India Wins Silver in Hockey, Makes History

In News, Sports
June 18, 2016

 

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London: India won silver in the final of Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament after a gap of 34 years. The team missed the gold as they lost to the world champions Australia in a penalty shootout(1-3).

The announcement of the results was delayed due to the protests of the Indian team against the decision on a shootout.

The Indian team has lodged an appeal against the second shot awarded to Australia.

The last time India won any honour in the tournament was in 1982 at Amsterdam. India had won a bronze medal then

For Australia, it is their fourteenth victory at the Champions trophy finals.