Drums, garlands, scarf were all arranged for the grand welcoming of the Men’s Hockey Team after winning Bronze in the Paris Olympics 2024.
#WATCH | Indian Men’s Hockey Team players receive a grand welcome as they arrive at Delhi airport after winning a bronze medal at the #ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/NxGLRDtXRi
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
#WATCH | Indian Men’s Hockey Team players celebrate as they arrive at Delhi airport after winning a bronze medal at the #ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/UN5edgVqIJ
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
Captain of the Indian Hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh says, “Medal is a medal and to win it for the country is a big thing. We tried to get to the final and win Gold, but unfortunately, our dream wasn’t fulfilled. But, we aren’t returned empty-handed, winning medals back-to-back is a record in itself. The love that has been showered on us is a great thing. It was an emotional moment for him (PR Sreejesh) as he was playing his last match. He has been retired but he will be with us. I thank the govt of India, SAI and Odisha govt for their support… The love that we are getting now, it doubles our responsibility, we will also try to bring a medal for the country, whenever we play.”
#WATCH | Captain of the Indian Hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh says, “Medal is a medal and to win it for the country is a big thing. We tried to get to the final and win Gold, but unfortunately, our dream wasn’t fulfilled. But, we aren’t returned empty-handed, winning medals… https://t.co/DRVSYhYLww pic.twitter.com/J6ctNLwLVv
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
The Indian hockey team has accomplished a remarkable milestone not seen in over fifty years. By winning 2-1 against Spain at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India not only earned the bronze medal in men’s hockey but also achieved consecutive Olympic podium finishes for the first time since 1972.
This historic feat follows their dramatic comeback at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where they turned a 1-3 deficit into a 5-4 victory to secure third place. This achievement marks the first time since the 1968 and 1972 Games that India has achieved such success in back-to-back Olympics.
