Tokyo Olympics: Was happily surprised, says Tirkey

New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Former captain of Indian men's hockey team Dilip Tirkey congratulated the women's hockey team for reaching the semi-finals of the Olympics for the very first time.

The Indian women's hockey team scripted the unthinkable on Monday at Oi Hockey Stadium -- North Pitch -- as they qualified for the semi-finals of the Olympics after defeating Australia 1-0.

"I would like to congratulate the wo