We’re proud of you, says Bollywood
Stars commend Indian women’s hockey team
Shah Rukh Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Rahul Dholakia are among Bollywood personalities who praised the Indian women’s hockey team for their inspiring performance at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
The team made history by qualifying for their first Olympic semi-final. Subsequently, they lost 3-4 to Great Britain in a nail-biting match. “Heartbreak!!! But all reasons to hold our heads high. Well played Indian Women's Hockey Team. You all inspired everyone in India. That itself is a victor [sic].” SRK wrote.
Actor-politician Matondkar tweeted: “Proud of each one you. Salute to your journey. You all are great inspiration n hope each daughter of India and their parents
#TeamIndia [sic].”
“Winners for me ! Well played! Sporting! You were fabulous in the field! #Indianwomen Hockey Team
#IndiaAtTokyo2020 [sic].” Dholakia said.
Actor Sagarika Ghagte, who played a hockey star in the film Chak De! India, said the biggest victory was their unflinching fight against Great Britain in the play-off match for bronze. “What a spectacular game. You girls are just unreal and to have the whole nation wake up and watch you play against Great Britain and fight hard is the biggest victory for all of us #soproud #womenshockeyindia [sic].” she wrote.
“Bravo to the Indian Women’s hockey team!! It’s ok!! Thank you for the thrilling matches & there's much to look forward to from Indian Hockey. We’ll be cheering y’all soon in your next tournament #ind
#Cheer4Indiia #Olympics [sic].” actor Gulshan Devaiah said.