In the bronze medal fixture between India and Japan in women’s hockey, Japan secured a 1-0 victory, denying India a spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After an early goal by Kana Urata, Japan’s defense stood firm, thwarting India’s attempts to equalize. Despite India’s efforts in the final quarter, Japanese goalkeeper Akio Tanaka made crucial saves, sealing their victory. The loss came as a disappointment for India, who had a dream run in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and were vying for an Olympic berth in the bronze medal match.