Middle-order batsman Jemimah Rodrigues of India Women, who last month played her 100th Twenty20 International (T20I) in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final against Sri Lanka Women, embodied the spirit of every Indian when she joined innumerable others in fervently supporting the country’s contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Jemimah Rodrigues She posted an emotional message on Instagram on August 11, the last day of the magnificent 17-day event.
She appeared to be posing elegantly on the luxuriously green cricket ground’s grass, with a set of nets just visible in the backdrop. She looked proud and excited, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of the moment, draped in the specially made Indian jersey created just for the major occasion.
She expressed her appreciation for the style and texture of the jersey she was wearing in the caption, along with her excitement about representing her country in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She was excited about the occasion and its grandeur, and her excitement was evident.
I like donning this Indian Olympic jersey right now. I can’t wait to represent India in cricket at the Olympics shortly! That would be such a great sensation, the caption said.
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The second line of her caption perfectly captured the mood of the country, showing how genuinely excited the people were about the Olympic Games, especially the Indian athletes who were competing on the international arena. She emphasised her hard commitment to stand by them and champion their efforts without compromising, and she conveyed her unshakeable support for them regardless of the outcome.
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“Moreover, the Indian athletes have exhibited incredible tenacity, perseverance, passion, and dedication! Win or lose, you have our admiration,” the additional caption said. India won a total of six medals at this Olympic Games, comprising one silver and five bronze.