Paris Olympics 2024: The Indian hockey team has created history. Team India, captained by Harmanpreet Singh, has won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. Team India has defeated Spain 2-1. Harmanpreet Singh scored both the goals for India. This match was very special for Team India’s veteran goalkeeper P. Sreejesh. This is the last match of his career. Team India has got this fourth medal in the Paris Olympics. Earlier, it has got 3 medals in shooting.
In the first quarter, both the teams were seen giving tough competition to each other. But not a single goal was scored. But Spain won in the second quarter. Marc Miralles scored a goal for them in the 18th minute. However, Spain’s happiness did not last long. Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh showed his strength and scored a goal for India. In this way, the teams of India and Spain remained tied at 1-1 till the end of the second quarter.
India took the lead in the third quarter –
Team India looked very aggressive during the third quarter. India scored a goal at the beginning of the third quarter. Harmanpreet took advantage of a penalty corner in the 33rd minute and scored a goal. Immediately after this, Abhishek was shown green guard in the 35th minute. However, he came on the field in the 37th minute. By the end of the third quarter, Team India had a lead of 2-1.
This was the performance of Team India in Paris Olympics 2024 –
The Indian hockey team has performed brilliantly in Paris Olympics 2024. Team India defeated New Zealand 3-2 in its first match. The next match was a draw with Argentina. India defeated Ireland 2-0 in the third match. But it had to face defeat against Belgium. Team India registered a historic victory over Australia. India defeated Australia 3-2. At the same time, it also defeated Great Britain. India had to face defeat against Germany.
Disappointment for Spain
Spain tried its best to make a comeback in the last quarter. But it did not succeed. Spain also got a penalty corner in the last minute. But India’s star goalkeeper Sreejesh saved it easily. Spain made every possible effort to score a goal in the last quarter. But India won the match. Team India won the bronze medal along with winning this match.
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