Team India, comprising four from Odisha, made history by winning the bronze medal for the first time in Women`s Junior Hockey World Cup yesterday. Led by Sushila Chanu, the 18-member Indian team achieved the glory by beating England 3-2, via penalty shoot out in the third-place match at Monchengladbach in Garmany.
Defending champions the Netherlands, who India lost to in the semifinals, retained the trophy by beating Argentina 4-2 in the final on penalties. India started their campaign on a disappointing note, losing to Australia 1-6 in the opening Pool-C match.