South African women book Olympic field hockey berth
- Published: 26/02/2012 at 02:32 AM
- Online news: Sports
South Africa made it to the London Olympics with a convincing 3-1 victory over India in the women's final of the Olympic qualifying tournament in New Delhi on Saturday.
Hockey players of South Africa dance as they celebrate after winning the women's field hockey match between India and South Africa for the final qualifying position of the FIH London 2012 Olympic Hockey qualifying tournament, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.
South Africa, who participated in the last three Olympics as African champions, called the shots and scored through Shelley Russell (fourth minute), Pietie Coetzee (30th) and Marsha Marescia (53rd).
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
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