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India’s women’s hockey team loses to Australia in semis (Lead)
Gold Coast (Australia), April 12 (IANS) India’s women’s hockey team lost 0-1 to defending champions Australia in a semi-final clash of the 21st Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.
Grace Stewart’s 37th-minute field goal gave the hosts the win to set-up a title clash with New Zealand, who overcame England 2-1 via penalty shootout in the other semi-final.
India will play England in the bronze-medal playoff on Saturday at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre.
India started the first quarter on a positive note. They created a goal scoring opportunity through precise passing in the second minute which saw Vandana Katariya make a darting run on the left flank and give a pass to skipper Rani, whose shot was saved by Australian goalkeeper Rachael Lynch.
However, Australia settled into the rhythm of the match soon as Grace Stewart forced Indian goalkeeper Savita to make a reflex save on her right.
The following minutes saw Australia win two consecutive penalty corners but the Indian defence was resolute.
The second quarter was a more balanced one.
The World No. 5 team tried to attack the Indians in the 16th minute but Jane Claxton’s shot went wide.
Australia were dominating possession but India’s defensive unit denied the hosts any goal scoring opportunities.
India, on the other hand, could not create a real impact on the match as they struggled to deal with Australia’s high defensive line.
A neck-and-neck second quarter meant that the teams went into the half-time break goal-less.
Early in the third quarter, Australia were awarded a penalty corner but the resulting drag-flick was hit too high by Edwina Bone.
The hosts showed their attacking quality in the initial few minutes after the restart as Emily Hurtz also made a great forward run on the left baseline but her pass inside was well defended by India’s Lilima Minz, who pushed the ball away from danger.
In the 37th minute, Australia’s constant pressure was rewarded. Savannah Fitzpatrick’s pass from the right flank outside the circle was hit first-time by Grace Stewart into the back of the net.
It proved to be a crucial goal in the match as the defending champions took a crucial lead. The World No. 10 team could not relieve the pressure as they could not stitch together a string of passes.
However, the Indian team came out attacking in the fourth quarter as they looked to get the equaliser and keep their hopes of qualifying for the final match.
In the 47th minute, India earned themselves a penalty corner as the ball hit an Australian foot inside their circle but it did not produce any goal.
Two more penalty corners in the next minute were wasted as Gurjit Kaur’s drag-flicks were well defended by the first rusher.
India had a few chances in the last 10 minutes as Monika, Navneet Kaur and Rani all had chances to score, but they could not beat Australian goalkeeper Lynch.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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