After the semi-final heartbeat against Germany, the Indian men’s hockey team bounced back to end their Olympic campaign with a 2-1 win over Spain and clinch the bronze medal. This was India’s 4th medal in the Paris Olympics.
The medal was special for India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh since it was the final match of his hockey career. India has now won their second consecutive Olympic medal in hockey for the first time since 1972. Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages following the victory.
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
Many congratulations to the Indian men’s hockey team on securing a second consecutive Olympic Bronze medal . Outstanding effort from our boys. #Paris2024Olympics @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/yPebk7BnCF
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 8, 2024
Indian Hockey Team wins Bronze!
What an amazing match! Congratulations Team India on winning the Bronze medal in the Men’s Hockey Tournament at #ParisOlympics2024. pic.twitter.com/M7ZEZIWpS7
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) August 8, 2024
Bronze with a golden shine!
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team ends the Paris 2024 Olympics on a high, securing a bronze medal.
A moment of pride for every Indian! #IndianFootball⚽️ pic.twitter.com/ZbxELgm1E6
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) August 8, 2024
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Consecutive bronze medals for team India, we defeat Spain in the Bronze Medal match.
Full-Time:
India 2️⃣ – 1️⃣ Spain
Harmanpreet Singh 30′ (PC) 33′ (PC)
Marc Miralles 18′ (PS) #Hockey #HockeyIndia…
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 8, 2024
! Many congratulations to the men’s hockey team on securing a second consecutive Olympic Bronze medal after previously winning it at Tokyo 2020.
The Indian men’s hockey team last won back-to-back Bronze medals in the 1968 and 1972… pic.twitter.com/Yl4gQpj7vI
— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) August 8, 2024
PR Sreejesh bows out on high
For PR Sreejesh it was a fairytail ending to the international hockey career. The man who served Indian hockey for 18-year-long year the final script couldn’t have been much better. His exceptional performance throughout the tournament helped India overcome tough matches.
The quarterfinal encounter against England was a memorable one for the Indian goalkeeper as he single handedly made brilliant saves during thematch as well as penalty shootout which helped India reach semi-final.
Riding on skipper Harmanpreet Singh’s fine brace, India beat Spain 2-1, after conceding an early goal, to successfully defend their Olympic bronze in men’s hockey.
Harmanpreet (30th, 33rd minute) scored for India, while Spain’s only goal was scored by captain Marc Miralles in the 18th minute from a penalty stroke.
