India Celebrates Bronze Victory in Men’s Hockey at Paris Olympics 2024

India wins bronze in men’s hockey at Paris Olympics 2024, marking their first back-to-back Olympic medals in 52 years after defeating Spain 2-1.

We won! India secured the bronze medal in hockey at the Paris Olympics, marking their second consecutive bronze and their 13th overall in Olympic hockey. The 2-1 win over Spain not only secured the bronze but also marked the first time in 52 years that India won back-to-back Olympic medals in hockey, the last consecutive wins being in 1968 and 1972.

This victory contributes to India’s total medal tally at the Paris Olympics, bringing it to four bronze medals—three from shooting and one from hockey.

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Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, playing his final match for India, delivered an outstanding performance, making crucial saves to deny Spanish captain Marc Miralles during penalty corners. After the final whistle, Indian players swarmed Sreejesh, celebrating a memorable farewell for the 36-year-old, who ended his illustrious career on a high note.

After this win celebration started in the homeland. On social media platform X people are cheering for the Hockey team of India.

Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister has congratulated the Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024.

Droupadi Murmu the president of India has also congratulated the Indian Hockey team for this win in Paris 2024.

Several other leaders from India congratulated team India for this win, they have posted on X Chirag Paswan, Amit Shah, and Yogi Adityanath.