 "India's Olympic bronze medal win in hockey leads to outpouring of emotions: 'Hockey is an emotion’")
The Indian men’s hockey team ended the country’s week-long medal drought in Paris by winning a medal in consecutive editions of the Olympics for the first time in more than half a century, defeating Spain 2-1 to win bronze on Thursday.
**Paris Olympics: News, schedule, medals tally and more**Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace in a space of three minutes to finish as the leading goal-scorer (10) in the competition after Marc Miralles put the Spaniards in the lead by scoring off a penalty stroke three minutes into the second quarter.
India had collected a bronze in Tokyo 2020 — their first Olympic medal in the sport since winning gold at Moscow 1980. The Harmanpreet Singh-led side would have hoped to upgrade their Tokyo bronze to a gold or silver in Paris, the dreams of which were dashed by a 2-3 defeat at the hands of Germany in the second semi-final.
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Team India, though, ensured they got their act right in their final match of the campaign and bowed out with a medal around their necks, winning back-to-back Olympic medals for the first time since India had won a bronze each in Mexico City 1968 and Munich 1972.
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 micoblogging platform X.
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Here are select reactions to India’s triumph over Spain on X:
A feat that will be cherished for generations to come!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024
The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics.
Their success is a triumph of skill,…
Yessssss!!! 2nd medal for Indian Men’s Hockey in consecutive Olympics. Such a huge boost for Hockey in India.
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) August 8, 2024
My Goddd!! That was heart stopping at the end. Similar to India vs Germany 🥉match at Tokyo.
Hope this inspires a million kids to play hockey. I ❤️ hockey 🇮🇳
The Indian Men’s Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you’ve brought home a bronze medal that shines with the brilliance of gold. To each of you, who donned the tricolor with pride—thank you for giving us a moment that will echo in our hearts for generations.… pic.twitter.com/fSBeKbBQsm
— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 8, 2024
#Olympics | 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐒 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐙𝐄🥉🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/GP8y5tUIuG
— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) August 8, 2024
Couldn't have asked for a better way to draw curtains on a stellar career. Congratulations, @16Sreejesh, on winning the consecutive Olympic Bronze! Your contributions to Indian hockey have been nothing short of extraordinary. Your skill and commitment have inspired countless… pic.twitter.com/3l8RpkCiTt
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 8, 2024
A proud moment for the nation as the Indian Hockey Team secures the Bronze Medal at #Paris2024
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 8, 2024
Congratulations to each player for your outstanding performance & dedication. This victory is a significant milestone & a celebration of your talent.
#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/R7UU9FUS87
🥉 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒛𝒆: 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂’𝒔 𝑯𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑶𝒄𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 ✨
— Odisha Sports (@sports_odisha) August 8, 2024
Congratulations to the Indian Men's Hockey Team for clinching the bronze medal at #Paris2024. 🏑
A thrilling victory against Spain, showcasing true… pic.twitter.com/zt8mguCyig
“Hockey is an emotion” जय हिन्द! 🇮🇳 Perfect farewell to our champion #Shreejesh! Brilliant Bronze 🥉 pic.twitter.com/ejDzVNEl6F
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 8, 2024
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