In a thrilling conclusion to the men’s hockey tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India secured the bronze medal with a 2-1 victory over Spain at Stade Yves-du-Manoir.
Harmanpreet Singh was pivotal in India’s success, converting both of the team’s penalty corners into goals.
This win marks a historic achievement for Indian hockey, as the team has now won back-to-back Olympic medals for the first time in 52 years. The last instance of consecutive Olympic hockey medals for India was in 1968 and 1972.
Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, who played his final match for India, was instrumental in the victory. His extraordinary saves, particularly against Spanish captain Marc Miralles during penalty corners, were crucial in securing the win.
After the final whistle, the Indian players celebrated fervently with Sreejesh, making his farewell match a memorable one.
India’s bronze medal performance in Paris comes on the heels of their similar achievement in Tokyo 2020, underscoring the resurgence of Indian hockey on the global stage.
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