Neeraj Chopra's Family And Neighbours Celebrate As India Beat Spain 2-1 To Clinch Olympic Bronze

Paris Olympics 2024: India have finally broken the jinx of number four by winning their fourth medal in the ongoing Olympics. After their heartbreak against Germany in the semis which left them bereft of a gold and silver, India have now beaten Spain to clinch the bronze medal. The Indian team won the bronze in Tokyo in 2021 and have now successfully defended it. This was also Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's last hockey match for India.

Neeraj Chopra's Family And Neighbours Celebrate India's Win

India is the largest democracy and is diverse in every way possible, but there are few things that unite the country as sports does. Hockey is truly an emotion and India's emphatic victory over Spain is a testament to it. India captain Harmanpreet Singh led the team from the front and scored two goals against Spain. The Spanish team had multiple penalty corners but they failed to convert them. India's goalkeeper PR Sreejesh in particular saved a goal with 1.13 minutes left in the final quarter.

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With the entire country slipping into ecstasy, what grabbed eyeballs was the manner in which Neeraj Chopra's family and friends celebrated India's win over Spain. Neeraj Chopra is one of India's brightest medal hopes and will be in action on August 8 in his gold medal javelin throw round. When India were taking on Spain in their gold medal round match, Neeraj Chopra's family members and friends were watching the entire match on the big screen. They erupted in joy as India created history in Paris and clinched the bronze medal.

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Neeraj Chopra: India's Golden Boy, India's Brightest Medal Hope

An entire nation holds its breath as Neeraj Chopra takes the centre stage in Paris. The star javelin thrower scripted history by clinching India's first gold in javelin throw in the Tokyo Olympics. Chopra, who also is India's biggest non-cricketing sport star will look to repeat the heroics again in Paris. The star athlete qualified for the final round with a gigantic throw of 89.34mtrs and will place his bet in the finals to secure his gold.