WATCH: The Moment India Clinched Second Consecutive Bronze Medal in Hockey at Olympics

Paris Olympics 2024: In a historic and thrilling encounter, India secured their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal in men's hockey by defeating Spain at the Paris Olympics 2024. The match was a testament to the Indian team's exceptional skill, strategy, and resilience, as they delivered a decisive 2-1 victory. 

Captain Harmanpreet Singh emerged as the hero of the match, scoring both goals that led India to victory. His outstanding performance mirrored the heroics from the Tokyo Olympics, where India defeated Germany to clinch bronze in a historic comeback. India have won back-to-back Olympic medals after 52 years. 

Fans across the country are celebrating this remarkable achievement, as the Indian team once again brings home an Olympic medal, reinforcing their status as one of the world's elite hockey teams.

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The moment India won the bronze medal in hockey at Paris Olympics 

Meanwhile, the moment India clinched the Olympic bronze went viral on social media platforms. In the video, Indian players and support staff could be seen celebrating the win with goalkeeper PR Sreejesh in the middle of it. Sreejesh was playing his final match for India.  

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the Indian hockey team for winning the bronze medal in the Olympics, saying this feat will be cherished for generations to come.

He said on X, "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, perseverance and team spirit, he said, adding that the team showed immense grit and resilience.

Modi said, "Every Indian has an emotional connect with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation."

(With PTI inputs)