Tokyo Olympics 2020 Men Hockey Bronze Match: India Gets Victory in the tug of war match. The Indian men’s hockey team led by Manpreet Singh won the bronze medal at the Olympics. In the end, it increased the suspense and beat Germany 5-4. Thus, almost four decades later, the Indian men’s hockey team took the Olympic medal into account. Penalty corners dominate the match.
The Germany-India bronze medal match was played on Thursday morning at the Hockey Stadium North Pitch in Tokyo. In the beginning, India scored a goal in the second minute of the opponent. At first, it seemed to falter. Simranjit scored in the second quarter to tie the score at 1-1. In the third quarter, however, the match went on as if it was Nuvva Nena. Germany scored two goals Immediately. India scored another goal. India then drew 3-3 at the end of halftime, conceding a penalty corner.
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Indian Hockey Team Dominance
The Indian dominance continued throughout the third quarter. India scored a goal at the beginning .. a 4-3 lead. That immediately put them in a 5-3 lead with another goal increased the pressure on Germany. And then played a defending game without giving the opponent another goal. Despite a chance to score in the middle, both the teams struggled and ended the three quarters with a lead over India.
At the end
The score was 4-5 with a German goal. From there, the match became a thriller. India tried hard not to score another goal. The suspense was further heightened by the failure of the penalty corner eventually awarded to Germany. India won the toss and was elected to field.
Realhero Sreejesh
Hockey team goalkeeper Sreejesh. The hero seemed to block the shootout penalty at the end. Under Manpreet’s leadership, the Olympic flag dream came true. Coach Graham Reid is the defending giant in Hockey. Simran Jeet Singh was instrumental in India’s 2-0 victory in the 17th, 27th, 29th, 31st, and 34th minutes.
With this medal, India bags its 4th Olympic medal and third bronze at Tokyo Olympics. Many celebrities across the country congratulated India on its historic award.
After this win, India won an Olympic medal after 41 long years. Indian Hockey Team did not get any medal in Olympics after 1980. With the bronze medal in Tokyo, Olympics India became the country with most Olympic medals in Hockey (8 gold, two silver, two bronze), beating Germany, which has four gold, three silver, and four bronze.
There was a time where India showed its dominance in Hockey by getting an Olympic medal every time. However, Indian Hockey had seen its lowest point after 1980. This medal can be a game-changer in Hockey which can help to bring past glory and pride to Indian Hockey.
On the other hand, the Indian women’s hockey team, which reached the semifinals for the first time, lost to Argentina in the last match, and now they will be fighting for the bronze medal on Friday with Great Britain. There are lots of hopes on Woman in blue this time.
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