Jemimah Rodrigues expresses excitement at prospect of participating in 2028 LA Olympics

Jemimah Rodrigues. (Source – Twitter/X)

India Women’s middle-order batter, Jemimah Rodrigues, who recently reached the milestone of playing her 100th T20I during the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 final against Sri Lanka Women last month, embodied the spirit of every Indian as she joined countless others in passionately supporting the nation’s contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

On August 11, the concluding day of the grand 17-day spectacle, she took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post. In the image, she could be seen posing gracefully on the opulently lush grass of a cricket ground, with a set of nets subtly visible in the background. Draped in the specially designed Indian jersey crafted exclusively for the mega event, she exuded pride and enthusiasm, capturing the essence of the moment perfectly.

In the caption, she conveyed her admiration for the look and feel of the jersey she was sporting, expressing her eagerness and anticipation to don the national colours at the 2028 LA Olympics. Her enthusiasm was palpable, as she looked forward to the grandeur and significance of the occasion.

“Loved wearing this current Indian Olympic jersey Can’t wait to play cricket for India at the Olympics soon!! Man, what a feeling that’d be!,” the caption read.

In the second paragraph of her caption, she encapsulated the collective sentiment of the nation, highlighting the genuine enthusiasm with which citizens followed the Olympic Games, particularly the events featuring Indian athletes as they gave their all on the global stage. She expressed unwavering support for them, regardless of the outcome, emphasizing her steadfast commitment to stand by them and champion their efforts without compromise.

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“Also, our Indian athletes have shown tremendous passion, commitment, persistence and grit! Win or lose, we’re proud of you,” the caption further read.

In this edition of the Olympic Games, India secured a total of six medals — five Bronze and one Silver.