Indian Women Clinch Bronze in Handball Event
Golden Eagles Bharat Club defeat Uzbekistan's Uzbechka HC Club in penalty shootout
Indian women's team won the bronze medal at the 7th Asian Women's Club League Handball Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Golden Eagles Bharat Club defeated Uzbekistan's Uzbechka HC Club in a shootout, 3-2, to claim the bronze.
Playing at the Dostyk Universal Sports Complex, captain Menica Thakur's decisive penalty ensured a shootout victory for India's team over Uzbechka HC to secure a tense third-place playoff.
Under the leadership of Priyanka and Menica, the Indian team managed to even the score at 11-11 by halftime after initially falling behind. Priyanka's late goal in the second half led to a penalty shootout, during which Menica's crucial shot secured a 3-2 victory after a 22-22 draw in regular time.
An Indian team has now achieved a top-three finish in this renowned competition for the second year in a row.