The Indian men’s hockey team won its second consecutive bronze medal at the Olympic Games by defeating Spain 2-1 in the third place playoff match on Thursday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (30th, 33rd minutes) scored two goals for India, while Spain’s only goal was scored by captain Marc Miralles from a penalty stroke in the 18th minute. After this spectacular victory, many leaders and celebrities including President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian hockey team.
An achievement that will be remembered for generations to come!
The Indian hockey team performed brilliantly at the Olympics and won the bronze medal! This is also special because this is their second consecutive medal at the Olympics.
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His success is a triumph of skill,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, “An achievement that will be remembered for generations to come. The Indian hockey team performed brilliantly in the Olympics and won the bronze medal. This is even more special because this is their second consecutive medal in the Olympics. Their success is a victory of skill, perseverance and team spirit. They showed great courage. Congratulations to the players. Every Indian has an emotional connection with hockey and this achievement will make this sport even more popular among the youth of our country.”
Heartiest congratulations to our hockey team on winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics! It is after more than five decades that India has won the bronze medal in two consecutive Olympic Games. The team deserves the highest praise for the revival of Indian hockey. They have made India…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 8, 2024
President Draupadi Murmu wrote on Twitter, “Hearty congratulations to our hockey team on winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. It is after more than five decades that India has won bronze medals in two consecutive Olympic Games. The team deserves the highest praise for the revival of Indian hockey. They have done India proud. The consistency, skill, solidarity and fighting spirit shown by this team will inspire our youth. Indian Hockey Team, Well done.
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