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‘Celebratory dhol, bhangra’: Indian hockey players receive grand welcome in Delhi, felicitated by sports minister
The majority of the Indian hockey players including captain Harmanpreet Singh arrived in Delhi on Saturday and were greeted with garlands and celebratory dhol at the Indira Gandhi Airport.
Paris Olympics 2024: PR Sreejesh named flagbearer with Manu Bhaker for closing ceremony
Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh retired from hockey after Indian men's hockey team won bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Games.
Cautious approach doesn’t stop India from giving PR Sreejesh a bronze medal farewell from Paris 2024
The way India played, they almost made heavy weather of winning this encounter. Their extra-cautious defence, however, was forgotten as celebrations sparked around the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.
Hockey India, Punjab and Odisha CMs announce cash prizes after Harmanpreet and Co win bronze in Paris Olympics
Team India defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal playoff at Paris' Yves-du-Manoir Stadium on Thursday to secure a podium finish in the Olympics for the second consecutive time.
'Look forward to seeing you reach even greater heights', Nita Ambani congratulates Indian hockey team on winning bronze
India defeated Spain 2-1 in the men's hockey bronze medal playoff at the Pars Olympics on Thursday. Nita Ambani hoped that the national hockey team would scale new heights in the upcoming years.
Indian men's hockey team clinches bronze by beating Spain, ends mini-drought at Paris Olympics
Harmanpreet Singh fired a brace after Marc Miralles put Spain in the lead to help India win a men's hockey medal on consecutive editions of the Olympics for the first time since 1972.
‘Very emotional moment for our team’: Harmanpreet leads glowing tributes for Sreejesh after India win men’s hockey bronze
India clinched a second successive bronze medal at the Olympic Games for the first time in 52 years, beating Spain 2-1 in Paris on Thursday and giving veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh a fitting farewell.
Watch: 'You have made India proud', PM Narendra Modi calls Indian hockey team after bronze medal win
'Many many congratulations to the team. You have made India proud. You broke the string of losses in the Olympics', PM Narendra Modi told the Indian hockey team via phone call.
Watch: PR Sreejesh signs off with iconic goalpost celebration; Harmanpreet lifts goalkeeper on his shoulders
After India defeated Spain at the Paris Olympics to win bronze on Thursday, Sreejesh showcased his iconic celebration from Tokyo, with his teammates watching him on.
India's Olympic bronze medal win in hockey leads to outpouring of emotions: 'Hockey is an emotion’
The bronze, India's fourth in the Paris Olympics and the first one not coming from the shooting team, naturally got a billion-plus Indians — whether in Paris or back home or across the world — into a celebratory frenzy, the mood of which was evident on social media.
Australian hockey Olympian Tom Craig arrested over suspected cocaine purchase
Tom Craig, 28, last played for Australia in his team's quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands at the Paris Olympics.
'We worked really hard to change colour of medal': Sreejesh, Harmanpreet heartbroken after semis defeat vs Germany
Indian men's hockey team suffered a narrow 3-2 defat to Germany in the semi-finals at Paris Olympics and will now play in the bronze medal match.
Paris Olympics Dispatch: Gallant but misfiring India fail to conquer Germany’s ruthless efficiency in semi-final heartbreak
Dishing out a gallant display against reigning world champions Germany, misfiring India faltered to a 2-3 loss in the semi-finals, and would now need to work hard to retain the bronze medal they had clinched in Tokyo.
Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh makes wrestling history by reaching women's 50kg final while Neeraj begins campaign on clinical note
Day 11 of the Paris Olympics also witnessed star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra begin his campaign on a clinical note as he would advance to the final with just one attempt.
'Heartbreak count keeps increasing', Netizens disappointed after India lose to Germany in hockey semi-finals
India suffered a 2-3 defeat to Germany in the men's hockey semi-final of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Here's players and fans reacted to the defeat, as India play Spain for the bronze medal on Thursday.
Indian hockey team misses out on first Olympic final since Moscow 1980 after 2-3 loss against Germany
India will fight for bronze against Spain after losing a second successive men's hockey semi-final at the Olympics.
India vs Germany Hockey semi-final: Date, Time, Head-to-head, Live Streaming
Standing in their way of a maiden Olympic final in men's hockey since the 1980 Games in Moscow is Germany, the team they had beaten in the bronze medal playoff in Tokyo that led to emotional celebrations on the pitch for the Indians.
Amit Rohidas suspended despite appeals, to miss Olympics semi-final against Germany
Amit Rohidas will not be in contention for selection in the Paris Olympics semi-final against Germany.
Paris Olympics 2024: Hockey India lodges official complaint against ‘quality of umpiring’ vs Great Britain
In it's complaint, Hockey India also objected to Britain goalkeeper Ollie Payne getting coaching tips from behind the goalpost and also getting to use an iPad during the penalty shoot-out, which India ended up winning 4-2.
Paris Olympics Dispatch: How 10-man India neutralised Great Britain for memorable quarter-final win
Despite having one man extra, Great Britain failed to break down the Indian defence and spirit, as Harmanpreet Singh and Co. reached the semi-finals.
Paris Olympics 2024: Why Amit Rohidas was given red card during hockey quarters between India and Great Britain
Indian men's hockey team was handed a massive blow during the quarter-finals against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday after defender Amit Rohidas was given a red card.
Paris Olympics 2024: 'You are a true hero', Netizens hail PR Sreejesh as Indian hockey team reach semi-finals
Hockey fans and the rest of the Indian sporting fraternity were impressed by India’s win over Great Britain as they kept their hopes of a gold medal at the Paris Olympics well and truly alive. Here are a few reactions.
Paris Olympics 2024: Indian hockey team reaches semis after Sreejesh's heroics in shoot-out vs Great Britain
In the Paris Olympics semi-finals, Indian men's hockey team will face the winner of the quarter-finals between Germany and Argentina on Tuesday.
India vs Great Britain hockey, Paris Olympics: IND vs GB in quarterfinals - Date, time, live streaming
India men's hockey team finished second in Pool B at the 2024 Paris Olympics after a morale boosting 3-2 win over Australia.
Paris Olympics Dispatch: Belief back in Indian team ahead of hockey quarters with stunning win against Australia
India maintained a close marking on the Australian strikers, but often switched from man-to-man marking to territorial structure. Despite their massive experience, Australia found it difficult to tackle India mixing up its strategy.
Paris Olympics 2024: Indian men's hockey team beats Australia in Olympics after 52 years as Harmanpreet scores twice
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, including off a penalty stroke, while Abhishek once again opened the team's account as India defeated Australia for the first time in more than 50 years, finishing their Pool B campaign on a confident note.
Paris Olympics Dispatch: Misfiring penalty corners - a heavy burden for Indian hockey
Converting merely four penalty corners out of 27 in four league outings, India are among the least effective nations in the department.
Paris Olympics 2024: Indian men’s hockey team suffers first defeat against Belgium
India, who have already qualified for the quarter-finals, scored the first goal of the match but eventually went down 2-1 in a pool match.
Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh scores brace as Indian hockey team beat Ireland 2-0
India earned their first penalty corner just two minutes in, but Harmanpreet Singh's drag-flick was thwarted by an Irish defender. Despite this, India maintained possession and executed quick passes to keep the pressure.
Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh's late goal rescues point for India in 1-1 draw against Argentina
Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a late equaliser as India played out a 1-1 draw against Argentina in a men's hockey Pool B match of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday.