Women face tough American challenge
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Indervir Grewal
Indian captain Rani Rampal and USA captain Kathleen Sharkey shake hands on the eve of their match in Bhubaneswar. PTI
Unlike the men, the Indian women’s hockey team doesn’t have a rich history in the Olympics. The 2016 Rio Games was only their second appearance at the Olympics. They have not enjoyed the same support as the men, and the expectations from them have been low. That is why all through the qualifying process for the Olympics, the women’s team has flown under the radar.