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Indian team greeting fans by showing medals at Delhi airport.
The Indian hockey team, which created history by winning the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics 2024, has returned to its country. He is being given a grand welcome at Delhi Airport. During this, Team India players were seen dancing on drums.
Indian hockey team won bronze medal in Paris Olympics. Team India had defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match. Both goals were scored by captain Harmanpreet Singh. He was also the top scorer of the tournament with 10 goals.
Indian hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said while talking to the media at the airport, “A medal is a medal and it is a big thing for the country to win it. We tried to reach the finals and win gold, but unfortunately our dream did not come true. But, we have not returned empty handed, winning medals consecutively in itself The love we have received is a big thing.
he adds, It was an emotional moment for him (PR Sreejesh) because he was playing his last match. He has retired, but he will be with us. I thank the Government of India, SAI and Government of Odisha for their support. The love we are getting doubles our responsibility, we will try to bring medals for the country whenever we play.”
Sukhjeet and Mandeep danced vigorously at the airport.
Indian team greeting fans by showing medals at Delhi airport.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh coming out of the airport.
The Indian men’s hockey team reached Major Dhyanchand Stadium after leaving the airport.
Winning medals continuously is a big achievement- Sreejesh
Hockey India Secretary Bhola Nath Singh said, he (PR Sreejesh) deserved to be the flag bearer in the closing ceremony of the Olympics.
Hockey India Secretary Bhola Nath Singh said, he (PR Sreejesh) deserved to be the flag bearer in the closing ceremony of the Olympics. The Government of India and the Indian Olympic Committee gave him this opportunity, Hockey India thanks them.
It was a great win, winning medals consecutively is a great achievement. But, our aim was to play the final, the mistake of the referee in sitting out Amit Rohidas cost us dearly and that is why we are here with a bronze medal, otherwise the complexion of the medal would have changed.”
Won 13th hockey medal in Olympics
The Indian team has won the 13th medal in hockey in the Olympic Games. This is the team’s fourth bronze medal. Before this the team has won 8 gold and one silver.
Hockey medals in two consecutive Olympics after 52 years
India has won hockey bronze in two consecutive Olympic Games after 52 years. Earlier, the Indian hockey team had won two consecutive medals in the Olympics in 1968 and 1972.
Sreejesh’s last international match
Indian captain Harmanpreet lifted goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on his shoulders.
This Olympic bronze medal match was goalkeeper Sreejesh’s last international match. He had announced his retirement even before the Olympics. Sreejesh had saved 11 penalty corners in the quarter-final match against Britain. This match went to penalty shootout, in which also he made 2 brilliant saves. The Indian team has won the second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics. India won bronze by defeating Germany in Tokyo.
Paris Olympics top scorer captain Harmanpreet
Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh was the top scorer of Paris Olympics.
In the Paris Olympics, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh scored 10 goals in the entire tournament i.e. in 8 matches. In the match against Spain, Harmanpreet scored goals for India in the 30th and 34th minutes and these two goals were the important reasons for India’s victory. Captain Harmanpreet Singh’s performance in the knockout matches was strong. He scored four goals in three matches and gave the country its fourth medal in the Paris Olympics 2024.
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