'We Were Unlucky': Harmanpreet Singh Opens Up on India's Heartbreaking Loss vs Germany at Olympics

Indian Hockey Team powered through entire Paris Olympics like a freight train. Even though y missed out on gold, team has never looked so dominant against some of global powerhouse teams. Harmanpreet Singh-led side secured bronze medal, and captain was top scorer of tournament. India's bronze win at Olympics was historic as y won two consecutive bronze medals for first time in 52 years. Captain Harmanpreet Singh spoke highly of ir win but believes y were unlucky during semifinal clash against Germany.

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Luck Runs Out: Harmanpreet Singh Reflects on India's Heartbreaking Semifinal Loss to Germany at Paris Olympics

While speaking to PTI Videos, Harmanpreet Singh reflected upon Team India's semifinal loss to Germany in 2024. Paris Olympics. Captain exclaimed that it was an unlucky loss, even though y h several chances to score. Harmanpreet furr stated that he was content with bronze medal finish and he felt happy after winning match. But desire to clinch gold was still re with Hockey India captain.

“It (semifinal vs Germany) was a very close match. I think we created a lot of chances, but you can say we were not lucky that day and some chances were off-target. But I think bronze medal was very important. It was last match of tournament and feeling very happy after winning match.

“Our effort was that we should fulfil our dream (of winning gold) but somehow we were unlucky. But, still, we h bronze medal to play for. So, went into match with that mindset that we will win. We’ve won back-to-back medals in hockey; it’s a very big thing for us,” Harmanpreet Singh said.

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Indian Hockey team received a warm welcome in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and captain was speechless after witnessing love and affection from fans. Odisha Government h a felicitation ceremony in place and CM Mohan Charan Majhi was also in attendance.