“I’m happy for the team. You have put a stop to Indian losing run at the Olympics and made the country very proud. During a phone conversation with the Indian hockey squad, PM Modi stated, “I have complete faith that you will usher in a new golden age for Indian hockey.”
After the Indian hockey team’s outstanding performance in the Paris Olympics 2024, where they took home the bronze medal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi phoned them to express his sincere congratulations. In an exciting game, the team defeated Spain 2-1 to accomplish this amazing milestone.
PM Commends The Team
PM Modi commended the team for their outstanding commitment and perseverance during the competition in a chat with them.
“Congratulations to the group. You have broken the nation’s losing streak in the Olympics and brought enormous pride to India. In a phone conversation with the Indian hockey squad, PM Modi stated, “I have complete faith that you will usher in a new golden era for Indian hockey.”
“Sreejesh, congratulations. You must now assign a new team to India. Every hockey fan will remember India’s victory over Great Britain for a very long time. Ten players were present when you played. There will be conversations about this match everywhere they happen. The crew as a whole showed excellent teamwork. I congratulate every team member once more,” PM Modi continued.
Incredible Accomplishment Of The Indian Men’s Hockey Team
Before this, PM Modi celebrated the incredible accomplishment of the Indian men’s hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Twitter. With their win of the bronze medal, the team has now medalled at the Olympics twice in a row. Prime Minister Modi said this achievement will be “cherished for generations to come.”
PM Modi emphasized the importance of the accomplishment in his tweet, saying that the team’s performance is a credit to their “skill, perseverance, and team spirit.” “Immense grit and resilience” were the qualities that he appreciated from the players.
The emotional bond that all Indians have with hockey was also highlighted by PM Modi, who also conveyed the hope that this achievement will increase hockey’s appeal to the country’s youth.
At the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, India broke their 41-year medal drought with a bronze medal. Three years later, in Paris, they won a second straight medal. India last won two consecutive Olympic medals, one in 1968 and one in 1972 (both in bronze).
India Wins 2-1 Over Spain.
On August 8 in Paris, captain Harmanpreet Singh led the Indian hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Spain and a second consecutive Olympic bronze medal. Singh scored twice from penalty corners. Additionally, this victory served as a suitable send-off for seasoned goalie PR Sreejesh.
The Indian team bounced back after a close 2-3 loss to Germany in the semifinals, playing a game of positive and focused hockey the entire time. Marc Miralles, the captain of Spain, scored an early penalty stroke goal in the 18th minute, but Harmanpreet equalized in the 30th and 33rd minutes.
Throughout his remarkable eighteen-year career, Sreejesh produced several vital saves to guarantee a thrilling championship match. India dominated the first part of the game, obtaining nine penalty corners to Spain’s six, successfully converting two of their opportunities.
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