Explained: The shootout controversy in India's defeat to Australia in CWG hockey semi-final

The shootout between India and Australia in the women's hockey semifinal was marred with controversy as the former won 3-0 at the Commonwealth Games.


India lost to Australia in shootout in the women's hockey semi-finals of 2022 Commonwealth Games. Image: Hockey India

The Indian women's hockey team's quest for a berth in the Commonwealth Games final ended in heartbreak with powerhouse Australia defeating them 3-0 in the shootout in Birmingham.