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Indian Hockey Team to Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men’s hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, leading India to a 2-1 victory over Spain at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir. This is India’s second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, following their bronze in Tokyo, and the first time in 52 years they have won back-to-back medals.
With two minutes left in the first half, Harmanpreet’s drag-flick was saved by Spanish goalkeeper Luis Calzado, but he scored from a penalty corner shortly after. In the second half, he scored again, making it his 10th goal of the tournament and earning him the title of top scorer. India maintained a strong defense, with goalkeeper PR Sreejesh making crucial saves.
Following the victory, PM Modi called the team to congratulate them, addressing Harmanpreet as ‘Sarpanch sahab’. Modi praised the team’s performance, especially their win against Great Britain, and commended Sreejesh for his impressive final tournament. This win adds to India’s 14-medal tally, continuing their historic success in hockey.
The match was an exciting contest. Spain took an early lead with a penalty stroke in the 18th minute, but India’s captain, Harmanpreet Singh, turned the game around by scoring twice, leading India to a 2-1 win. The final moments were tense, with India’s defense holding strong under pressure, demonstrating their resilience and strategic skill.
Prime Minister Modi’s appreciation resonated across the country, bringing national pride during a challenging period for Indian sports, which had seen more losses than wins recently. His call not only recognized the team’s achievement but also served as a motivational boost.
Along with Modi’s call, the team received congratulatory messages from various sports figures and officials. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and former cricketer Ravi Shastri were among those celebrating the hockey team’s success, showcasing the widespread admiration and support for their achievement.
India vs Spain highlights: Hockey Medal Match at Olympic Harmanpreet’s brace seals Historic Bronze, Sreejesh signs off
The India men’s hockey team come from a goal to beat a Spain 2-1 and win the bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and give a best farewell to veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. who play the his last International match on a Thursday.
Spain took the lead through the captain Marc Miralles (18’) but the India struck the right back through a brace by skipper Harmanpreet Singh (30’, 33’).
The victory at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium see India secure a record-extending 13th medal in hockey at the Olympics and the second bronze in successive editions. India won successive medals in hockey for the first time since 1972, played 52 years ago. India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh said. We create history again and back-to-back (bronze medals). It is a big day for India and a big day for hockey.
Today’s game was very good. We played as a team. Everyone delivered, especially our legend Sreejesh. It was his last game. It is a memorable game and a big achievement the team. leading into the Paris 2024 in India. were the most successful hockey team in the Olympic history with the eight gold, one silver and three bronze medals. At the Tokyo 2020, the team was had broken a 41-year-long medal thought by the capturing a historic bronze.
Again the world No. 8 Spain, who upset defending champions and Belgium in the quarter-finals, the Indian team, fifth in hockey rankings and began cautiously but slowly grew into the game for progressed. the midway stage of the opening quarter in the Indian hockey team was started to launch a meaningful forays in the Spanish attacking the third but failed to create any clear cut chances. Spain mean while the could only manage a couple of circle and penetrations throughout the opening quarter and the compared to India nine.
A couple of the minutes into the second quarter final though and it was a Spain who took the lead through a penalty stroke. Manpreet Singh’s infringement inside the circle see the referee a point towards the spot and Marc Miralles stepped up to blaze one in the top corner past PR Sreejesh. The Spain men’s hockey team is the looking for their first Olympic medal. since a silver at Beijing 2008 and got an opportunity to double their advantage as they were awarded two the penalty corners and shortly after the opening goal.
some of the fantastic rushing by Amit Rohidas and back in the Indian playing line-up after serving a suspension in the semi-finals against Germany and kept the Spanish charge at bay. Borja Lacalle thought he had a Sreejesh beat for the second time in the match but his shot came out of the post and the Indian goalkeeper improve the resulting and penalty corner stayed out. With less than a 15 seconds of left for the first-half hooter in India equalised.
Harmanpreet Singh was successfully converted into a penalty corner to register the his ninth goal of Paris in 2024 and the consolidated his position was the top scorer in the tournament. Harmanpreet drag a flicked in his second of the match minutes after the half-time break to give the Indian hockey team and the lead for the first time in the match. The Indian skipper had a crack at a hat-trick and again from a penalty corner shortly after. but this time was a thwarted by Spanish custodian Luis Calzado.
Spain managed by to get the ball into the Indian net with five minutes to go in the third quarter as a Joaquin Menini bundled it is after pouncing on a loose ball and following a Sreejesh’s fantastic save to the keep out Jose Basterra’s penalty corner attempt. the goal was a disallowed as replays showed at the ball had a come off a Spanish and body in the phase of play. At the other one Calzado denied India and Harmanpreet again from the another penalty corner to keep the difference between the two teams into just for a one goal heading into the final quarter.
The fourth period of turned out to be a feisty affair with both teams and getting stuck in a Spain pushed up in search of the all-important equalizer. the Indian backline had to a soak in long spells of pressure to see off the win. PR Sreejesh contributed to the win and with two gutsy saves in the final two minutes of a his storied international hockey career.
Sreejesh, Harmanpreet and other bronze-winning Indian hockey players to get INR 15 lakh from HI, 7.5 lakh for coaches
The Hockey team India is announced a cash prize of ₹15 lakh for each the players of India’s bronze medal. the winning moment of the hockey team at Paris Olympics. the Each player of the bronze medal-winning Indian men’s hockey team at the Paris Olympics 2024 will receive a cash reward of ₹15 lakh. while the support staff members and will get ₹7.7 lakh for each and announced the Hockey India.
The Harmpanpreet Singh-led the Indian side of secured a historic bronze medal and defeating Spain 2-1. The mark a India men’s hockey team was win a second consecutive of Olympic medal in the achievement and the last accomplished of the 52 years ago. the India hocky team is proud to say a announce the cash prize of INR 15 lakhs for each player of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team and INR 7.5 lakhs for each team member to the support staff in recognition of their outstanding achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
the Hockey India team president Dilip Tirkey lauded the historic performance. The victory is a testament to the hard work, determination and resilience of our players and the support staff. the team was Winning the back-to-back Olympic medals is an extraordinary achievement to the reflects the resurgence of the Indian hockey at the world stage. The cash prizes are a take of our appreciation for their relentless pursuit of excellence.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to PR Sreejesh for his outstanding career and invaluable contributions to the Indian hockey team. His achievements will continue to inspire future generations. He will inspire the future generations.The opening quarter are the some of top-class action to the both teams and showcasing their intent to finish on the podium.
While both team was each the ball possession and the India look for more dominant with a fierce attacking structure. They created to early chances through the some of handy work by Hardik Singh, finding gaps in the left flank, setting up Sukhjeet in the center of the D. The young forward unleashed a powerful shot, but it was deflected wide. Almost immediately after, Gurjant Singh fired a quick shot from the left flank, which was well saved. This was likely India’s best chance to score out of the nine circle entries they made in the opening quarter, while their defense allowed Spain into their circle only twice.
Madhya Pradesh Government Announces Rs 1 Cr Reward To Vivek Sagar Prasad After India’s Bronze Medal Win
The Madhya Pradesh government announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for hockey player Vivek Sagar Prasad, who was part of the Indian men’s team that won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. On Thursday, India secured its second consecutive Olympic bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1, marking the first time in 52 years they’ve achieved back-to-back Olympic medals. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Prasad.
In a telephonic conversation with the player Yadav said, It was a good performance. The entire nation is happy with all of you. Congratulations to you and the entire team for this success.The Madhya Pradesh government will transfer Rs 1 crore to Vivek Sagar Prasad’s account as a reward for his achievements. Prasad, who serves as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), is a native of Itarsi in the Narmadapuram district. He was also part of the Indian hockey team that won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Vivek grew up in Chandon village, where his family faced financial difficulties. Initially, his father discouraged him from pursuing hockey, hoping he would focus on his studies and become an engineer. However, Vivek’s passion for hockey was unwavering. He would travel to Itarsi for practice, often borrowing hockey sticks from friends. Seeing his determination, his mother Kamla Devi, along with his elder brother Vidya Sagar and sisters Poonam and Pooja and began to support him.
During a tournament in Akola, Vivek’s talent was noticed by Ashok Kumar, the son of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Ashok offered him a place at the MP Hockey Academy, which Vivek joined at the age of 13. Over time, even his father came to fully support his hockey career. Joining the academy greatly improved Vivek’s skills and helping him become the successful player he is today.
