In a significant achievement, the Indian men’s hockey team clinched the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on August 8, defeating Spain 2-0 in a thrilling match at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.
This victory marks India’s second consecutive Olympic bronze and their 13th overall in hockey. The win is especially noteworthy as it comes after a 52-year gap since India last won consecutive Olympic medals in 1968 and 1972.
With this bronze, India has now secured four medals at the ongoing Paris Olympics, all of which are bronze. Three of these have been earned in shooting, while the hockey team’s triumph adds another to the country’s tally.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian hockey team displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament. Although they narrowly missed a chance to compete for the gold medal, the bronze victory against Spain reaffirms India’s dominance in the sport.
This historic win adds to India’s impressive Olympic record, which includes eight gold medals, with the most recent one won in 1980. In addition to these, India has claimed a silver medal in 1960 and now four bronze medals from 1968, 1972, 2020, and 2024.
The bronze medal match between India and Spain was highly anticipated, particularly given India’s strong track record against Spain. In their last five encounters, India had emerged victorious in four matches, and they continued their dominance with this crucial win. The match, which began at 5:30 pm IST, saw India taking an early lead and maintaining it throughout to secure the victory.
This triumph not only adds another medal to India’s Olympic history but also serves as a morale booster for the nation and the team, which has been striving to reclaim its former glory in international hockey.
The Indian team’s performance in Paris will be remembered as a pivotal moment, especially as they continue to build on their recent successes and aim for greater achievements in future tournaments.
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