Jr hockey eves script history, return home amid fanfare

The bronze-medal winning Indian junior women's hockey team today returned home amid fanfare and celebrations after scripting history at the seventh FIH Junior World Cup in Monchengladbach, Germany.

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 06 August 2013, 07:43:04 PM

'Chak De India': Reel become Real.

The team arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The Indian eves outplayed England 3-2 in a penalty shootout in the bronze medal play-off match.

The bronze-medal winning Indian junior women's hockey team returned home today.

Indian girls junior hockey team scripted history after 38 years by winning bronze at the WC.

Rani Rampal, who was one of the star performers for India, said "hockey is still alive in India".

India captain Sushila Chanu said the entire team was delighted to have made the country proud.

Indian eves celebrate after scripting history at the seventh FIH Junior World Cup in Monchengladbach, Germany.

Jr hockey eves visit News Nation office.

Indian eves were filled with joy as they have won respect, admiration and praises from all.