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We are proud of you all: President Kovind to Indian women's hockey team

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the Indian women's hockey team excelled on the field and won the hearts of every citizen of the country with a stellar performance.

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Great Britain players console Indian women's team players after their loss in the Bronze medal match

Press Trust of India New Delhi

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said the Indian women's hockey team excelled on the field and won the hearts of every citizen of the country with a stellar performance.

"We are proud of you all," Kovind said.

The Indian women's hockey team's dream of securing its maiden Olympic medal remained unfulfilled as it lost 3-4 to Great Britain in a hard-fought bronze play-off match at the ongoing Games in Tokyo on Friday.

"Indian women's hockey team excelled on the field and won the hearts of every Indian with their stellar performance," the President tweeted.

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First Published: Aug 06 2021 | 12:02 PM IST

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