India’s hockey team delivered a dramatic performance in the quarterfinal at the Paris Olympics 2024, edging past Great Britain in a thrilling penalty shootout to secure their place in the semifinals. This marks the second consecutive Olympic Games where India has reached the final four.
The match was filled with tension as Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner ensured a 10-man Indian team forced a shootout after a hard-fought regulation time. However, the drama was far from over. In the shootout, India’s goalkeeper, PR Sreejesh, emerged as the hero, making crucial saves to secure a 4-2 victory for India.
With this victory, India will now face either Germany or Argentina in the next match. While a spot in the final is within reach, a medal is not yet guaranteed. If India wins the semifinal, they will be assured of a medal by competing in the gold medal match. However, a loss in the semifinal would lead to a bronze medal match for India.
India’s last Olympic medal in hockey came in the Tokyo Olympics, where they claimed the bronze after a 5-4 victory over Germany, ending a 41-year wait for an Olympic hockey medal. The nation will be hoping for a similar feat at Paris 2024.
