Tokyo Olympics: India women's hockey team edge past South Africa to stay in contention for QF berth

In their five Group Stage matches, India won two and lost three. Rani and girls' fate will now depend on Ireland's game against Great Britain.

The India women's hockey team edged past South Africa 4-3 in their final Pool A game at the Oi Hockey Stadium South Pitch on Saturday (July 31) to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals. In their five Group Stage matches, India won two and lost three. Rani and girls' fate will now depend on Ireland's game against Great Britain. News Flash: Women's #Hockey: India beat South Africa 4-3 in their final pool match. It keeps India in contention for QF spot. For India to go through, Ireland should either lose or play out a draw against Great Britain later today. #Tokyo2020 #Tokyo2020withIndia_AllSports pic.twitter.com/thDFZINSF8