Paris Olympics 2024 India vs Spain Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match: Harmanpreet Singh shines as India beats Spain to win bronze in hockey | Olympic medal tally reaches 4
India vs Spain Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match: In a thrilling finish at the Paris Olympics 2024, Harmanpreet Singh led India to a spectacular bronze medal victory in hockey. With a decisive performance, he guided the team to a 2-1 win over Spain, securing a place on the podium and making history with this remarkable achievement.
This is India's second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics and 13 in total.
Meanwhile, this match holds special significance as it marks the final international appearance of Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, and the team is determined to give him a memorable send-off.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Hockey team, terming it "A feat that will be cherished for generations to come!"
"A feat that will be cherished for generations to come!... The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics," he said on X. "Their success is a triumph of skill, perseverance and team spirit. They showed immense grit and resilience. Congratulations to the players...Every Indian has an emotional connect with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation."
A feat that will be cherished for generations to come!
The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics.
Their success is a triumph of skill,… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the team on historic win. "Heartiest congratulations to our Hockey Team for securing the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics! It is after over five decades that India has won bronze medals in back-to-back Olympic Games. The team deserves highest praise for resurgence of Indian Hockey. They have done India proud. The consistency, skills, cohesion and fighting spirit shown by this team will inspire our youth. Well done, Indian hockey team," President of India posted on X.
Key Updates
Hardik Singh injured
Hardik Singh got injured and was sent for treatment in the dugout after a collision with a Spanish player off the ball. The Spanish player received no card for the incident. Manpreet replaced Hardik on the field.
Another penalty corner for India
Another penalty corner for India. As we reach the final moments of the third quarter, Harmanpreet remains on the field. The Indian captain takes a powerful shot towards the goal, but the Spanish goalkeeper makes a crucial save, keeping the score at 2-1.
Paris Olympics 2024 India vs Spain Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Match: Harmanpreet Singh brings India closer to bronze | Score: 2-1
Harmanpreet Singh has put India ahead 2-1 against Spain in their men's hockey bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024, held at Stade Yves-du-Manoir. He scored from his second penalty corner of the match, turning the game around for India. This follows a penalty stroke conversion by Marc Miralles, which had briefly given Spain the lead in the second quarter.
- With inputs from agencies
