India's women's hockey team has advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Australia 1-0 in the quarter-final match today, marking a historic victory in the current Tokyo Olympics. Gurjit Kaur scored from a penalty corner in the 22nd minute of the game to give India the win.With a tremendously tough effort, the world no. 9 women's side also made history. The odds were stacked against India going into the match, as world number two Australia, a powerful unbeaten opponent, awaited them in the final four.The win occurred just one day after the men's hockey team qualified for the semifinals.

India's women's team placed fourth in Pool A with six points, following back-to-back victories over Ireland and South Africa. Each pool's top four teams advanced to the knockout round.On Monday, the Indian women's hockey team made history by becoming the first Indian team to qualify for the Olympic Games semifinals, defeating three-time winners Australia.

The Indian women's hockey team's greatest performance in the Olympics occurred in 1980, when they finished fourth out of six teams in Moscow.Only six teams competed in that edition, with India finishing fourth in a round-robin style with no division or knockout matches.The Indian women staged a spectacular recovery after losing their first three matches against the Netherlands, Germany, and the defending champions Great Britain, beating higher-ranked Ireland 1-0 and dominating South Africa 4-3 to keep themselves in contention.

Throughout the pool stages, the Rani-led forward line has been outstanding, but players like Sharmila Devi, Lalremsiami, and Rani herself have missed several opportunities. So far, the Indians have struggled with penalty corner conversions, with star drag-flicker Gurjit Kaur appearing like a pale shell of her old self.So far, the squad has collected 33 penalty corners from five pool matches, but has only used four of them, with all of the goals coming from variations.

With a 1-0 win against world No. 2 Australia, the Indian women's hockey team has qualified for the Olympic semifinals for the first time. Three times gold medal winner Australia entered into this match with an undefeated group stage record. The Indians, on the other hand, have won two of their past three games after losing three in a row.India, on the other hand, started off well against their higher-ranked opponents, forcing the Hockeyroos into defensive positions.

The Indians put their foot on the gas and maintained their shape down the center of the pitch after the Aussies struck the post early. They didn't leave any room for Grace Stewart and Emily Chalker to run ahead.It was a fantastic display, not because of the stunning performance, but because the Indian team showcased the calmness and maturity of a world-class squad. The toughness was on full display for all to see.Sharmila Devi boldly took on goalie Rachel Lynch, who did not hesitate to strike the incoming attacker with a body blow.

Despite taking a hard blow, the 19-year-old attacker bounced up quickly and returned to the game. Salima Tete, another newcomer to the club, fired wide after a spectacular run that enthralled her colleagues on the pitch.The Indians held their cool in the final quarter, despite the Aussies' relentless onslaught in the scorching Tokyo heat.The Indians' party may have been ruined by a pair of dubious short corners in the fourth quarter, but Savita stood firm beneath the bar to deny the PC battery.

India will now play Argentina in the first semi final on Wednesday

On Wednesday, the Indians will face Argentina in the semifinals, a team they have yet to defeat on a visit earlier this year. In an Olympic semifinal, though, anything can happen.

Sjoerd Marijne's charges have had a gradual but steady improvement since losing the World Cup quarterfinal to Ireland in 2018.Rani and her teammates are now Asia's top-ranked team, and they've added another notch to their hat by qualifying for an unexpected Olympic quarterfinal.

India came in last place at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, their first appearance in the Games in 36 years. Few expected the team to go to the semifinals in Tokyo.The country waits with bated breath to see if Marijne's team can make it to the finals of the 2021 Olympics, and the excitement is likely to reach fever pitch on Wednesday. For the time being, though, it's a special occasion for the Indian team as well as their own supporters around the country.