Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty as the Indian men's hockey team pulled off a thrilling 5-3 comeback win in the second match against Germany in Delhi. Germany managed to clinch the series with a 3-1 win in a penalty shootout.
Lucas Windfeder's German outfit was professional and just too good for the Indian team that missed more than half a dozen chances through penalty corners. Germany had their first goal in the fourth minute and that probably set the tone for the series opener as Honamas took a 1-0 lead.
India and Germany recently locked horns in the Paris Olympics semifinals where the Germans edged out the Men in Blue by a close margin of 3-2. India will host Germany for a two-match bilateral series in Delhi on October 23 and 24.
Harmanpreet Singh became the most expensive player at the Hockey India League 2024 auctions after being roped in for Rs 78 lakhs by Soorma Hockey Club. But his price stands a lot dwarf than what we see in the Indian Premier League auctions.
India have registered their fourth consecutive win in the Asian Champions Trophy with a 3-1 win over South Korea. It wasn't a cakewalk by any means for the men in blue as the Korean side put up a good fight but eventually, India came out on top.
Team India, led by Harmanpreet Singh, continued its great run in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy. The men in blue trounced Malaysia 8-1 in their third league match to continue to be on the top of the table with six points.
The Indian hockey team will be featuring in the Asian Champions Trophy starting from September 8. The team is entering a new era with legendary Sreejesh retiring with a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The squad for the tournament has been confirmed.
Harmanpreet Singh brought India back into the contest with two mesmerising drag flicks against Spain in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics. The India captain led the side from the front and kept his composure under pressure.
"On behalf of Hockey India, I congratulate the entire team and support staff for their exceptional performance and dedication. The cash prizes are a token of our appreciation for their relentless pursuit of excellence," Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey said.
India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to help India pull off a 2-1 comeback win over Spain in the men's bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024 and then celebrated the win by lifting goalkeeper PR Sreejesh on his shoulders.
India vs Spain hockey: India suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat against Germany in their semi-final clash but defeated Spain 2-1 after falling behind in the first quarter to clinch a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.
Germany proved to be too good for India in the end as the three-time Olympic Gold medallists have qualified for the final in Paris winning the semi-final 3-2. India got a couple of penalty corners converted but Germany was spot-on in their defence but especially with their attack.
Germany beat India 3-2 in the men's hockey semi-final to qualify for the Gold medal match. A couple of errors in defence cost India big time as Germany with a decisive 54th minute goal from Marco Miltkau won the semi-final and will be aiming for their fourth Gold medal.
Indian athletes are struggling with the intense heat at the Paris Olympics 2024. In response to the mounting issues caused by the lack of air conditioning, the Government of India arranged for 40 air conditioners to be sent to the sports village.
Olympics 2024: AstroTurf has been a game-changer in the world of hockey, known for its pioneering synthetic turf that transformed the sport. With advanced knitting equipment and expertise, AstroTurf remains at the forefront of elite hockey surfaces.
The fifth day was very good for the Indian team in Paris Olympics 2024, Lakshya Sen and Prannoy H. S. have reached the next round by winning their matches, while on the other hand Deepika Kumari has also got success in Archery, watch this video to know the complete news.
Today is the sixth day of Paris Olympics 2024 and today India's medal count can also increase, know who will be in action today, when and where and who will have the highest hopes for a medal. Watch this video to know the complete program.
India got a lucky escape in their second Pool B encounter against Argentina as they held the South American side to a 1-1 draw at the Paris Olympics. Argentina was in the lead for 36 minutes, more than half of the game and could have won if not for a penalty stroke saved by PR Sreejesh.
Five players in the squad will be playing for the first time in the Olympics. Ace drag-flicker and defender Harmanpreet Singh will continue to be the captain of the team and will also play in his third Olympics. Hardik Singh has been appointed his deputy.
The Indian men's hockey team began its campaign with a thumping 4-0 win in the four-nation tournament against France. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a brace while Lalit Upadhyay and Hardik Singh also found their names on the scoresheet.
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