The Indian men’s hockey team secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics by defeating Spain 2-1. This marks their second consecutive Olympic bronze and the 13th overall Olympic medal in Indian hockey history.
The Indian men’s hockey team delivered a remarkable performance today at the 2024 Paris Olympics by securing a bronze medal. They defeated Spain 2-1 in a thrilling match, marking their second consecutive Olympic bronze, following their success in Tokyo 2020. This victory also adds to India’s rich history in Olympic hockey, making it their 13th medal in the sport.Harmanpreet Singh, the captain, played a crucial role by scoring both goals for India, including a penalty corner conversion that equalized the score just before halftime. The match was particularly emotional as it was the last international appearance for the legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who played a significant role in India’s journey throughout the tournament.Despite narrowly missing out on the finals after a 2-3 loss to Germany in the semi-finals, India showed resilience and determination to finish on the podium again