Indian Men’s Hockey Team Wins Bronze at Paris Olympics 2024
The Indian Men’s Hockey team arrived at New Delhi Airport on Saturday morning after winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The team secured a 2-1 victory over Spain, thanks to two goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh and crucial saves by PR Sreejesh.
Match Highlights
India was initially down 0-1 after the first quarter, with Spain’s Marc Miralles scoring in the 18th minute. However, Harmanpreet Singh equalized with a penalty corner before halftime and scored again early in the third quarter to give India the lead.
Spain had several opportunities to equalize, but India’s defense, led by Sreejesh, held firm. Sreejesh, playing his final game for India, made a critical save in the last 40 seconds to secure the win.
Historic Achievement
This victory marks India’s first consecutive bronze medals in hockey at the Olympics since the 1972 Munich Games. The team, coached by Craig Fulton, celebrated this historic achievement with great emotion, especially Sreejesh, who was honored as the ‘God of Indian Modern Hockey’ by Hockey India.
Game Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 2 |
| Spain | 1 |
Goals: Harmanpreet Singh (30′, 33′) for India, Marc Miralles (18′) for Spain.
India’s head-to-head record against Spain at the Olympics now stands at seven wins out of ten meetings.
Doubts Revealed
Bronze medal -: A bronze medal is a prize given to the person or team that finishes in third place in a competition. It is made of bronze, which is a type of metal.
Paris Olympics 2024 -: The Paris Olympics 2024 is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world compete in different sports. It will be held in Paris, the capital city of France, in the year 2024.
Harmanpreet Singh -: Harmanpreet Singh is the captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey team. He is a very good player and scored two goals in the match against Spain.
PR Sreejesh -: PR Sreejesh is the goalkeeper for the Indian Men’s Hockey team. He made important saves in the game and this was his last match for India.
Craig Fulton -: Craig Fulton is the coach of the Indian Men’s Hockey team. A coach is someone who trains and guides the players to perform their best.
Consecutive -: Consecutive means one after another without any break. Here, it means India won bronze medals in two Olympics in a row.
