Led by Savita Punia, India women lost to Germany in the semifinals of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi.

Ranchi: Two-time World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni was seen in attendance during India women’s semifinal against Germany in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers on Thursday at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. In a video shared by Hockey India, Dhoni was honoured at the stadium with a photo frame.
Look who is here 👀 to cheer our girls in the semis of #FIHOlympicsQualifier, Ranchi 2024 against Germany.#IndiaKaGame #HockeyIndia #EnRouteToParis @CMO_Odisha @FIH_Hockey @IndiaSports @sports_odisha @Media_SAI @HemantSorenJMM pic.twitter.com/R1npcm5G5l
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) January 18, 2024
However, the Indian team lost to Germany via penalty shootout 3-4 after the regulation time ended in 2-2. India took a 2-1 lead in shootout, but missed several opportunities to lose out. Germany took advantage of that and took 3-2. India restored parity through Lalremsiami. Lisa Nolte scored the winner for Germany.