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.
PM Modi congratulated the players
PM Modi also called the players. During this, he called captain Harmanpreet as Sarpanch, after which everyone burst out laughing. PM Modi also spoke to PR Sreejesh and congratulated him on retiring after a successful career. While congratulating him, he said that the hard work of the entire team has once again paid off.
Prime Minister Modi was confident that this team will definitely bring back the golden era of hockey in India. During this, PM Modi also told PR Sreejesh that even though you have retired, you will have to prepare the new team.
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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.
His success is a triumph of skill,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
Every Indian has an emotional connection with hockey: PM Modi
Before this, PM Modi also congratulated the players by posting on X. 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.”
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)