Indian Hockey women’s team beat United States of America 5-1 in Olympic qualifiers at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. India’s 5-1 victory against USA put the host in the driver’s seat in its quest for an Olympic ticket. The Indian team playing here has been a different side in the last 18 months.
Its fitness and maturity has undergone a change and the increased confidence shows. It has also led to the team playing smart and being aware of game situations. The aggregate winners at the end of the two-match qualifier (each for men and women) will seal their places in the 2020 Tokyo Games.