It wasn't the outcome which the Indian women's hockey team expected as China thrashed them 4-0 in the semifinals in Asian Games 2023 on Thursday.
They will now compete for the bronze medal match on October 7. Even if they settle for the 3rd place, it will still be a downgrade for the women in blue this time as they clinched silver in the 2018 edition.
Despite being placed 5 places above a 12th ranked China in the world, India proved no match against the 3 time Champions. It was India's 1st loss to China in their last 11 matches and the first loss to them since November 2016.