New Delhi, In the Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian men's hockey team faced defeat in the semi-finals. In the semi-final played on August 6 (Tuesday), India had to face a 2-3 defeat against Germany.
Gonzalo Pilat (18th minute), Christopher Ruhr (27th minute) and Marke Miltkau (54th minute) scored goals for Germany. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (7th minute) and Sukhjit Singh (36th minute) scored goals for India. Now the Indian team will face Spain in the bronze medal match on August 8 at 5.30 pm.
On the other hand, the German team will face the Netherlands in the final to be held on August 8. The Netherlands defeated Spain 4-0 in the first semi-final match. Let us tell you that the Indian team defeated Great Britain 4-2 in the shootout and entered the semi-finals.
On the other hand, Germany defeated Argentina 3-2 in the quarter final match. With the defeat against Germany, the Indian team's dream of winning Olympic gold after 44 years was shattered. The Indian team was last successful in winning gold in the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
However, India now definitely has a chance to win the bronze medal for the second time in a row. But for this they have to beat Spain. In the semi-final against world champions Germany, the Indian team started aggressively and dominated the first quarter.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a goal in the 7th minute of the game to give India the lead. Germany certainly made a comeback in the second quarter and scored two goals.
First Gonzalo Pilate did not miss a chance on a penalty corner. Then Christopher Ruhr scored a brilliant goal on the penalty stroke due to a mistake by Germanpreet Singh. India made a comeback in the third quarter, when Sukhjit managed to score on a penalty corner.
After three quarters, both teams were tied at 1-1. The fourth quarter was very exciting. Both teams had many chances. Although India could not score, Germany's Mark Miltkau scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute. The absence of defender Amit Rohidas in the semi-final was clearly missed by the Indian team. Rohidas is also India's number one first rusher, so the defense looked weak.
Rohidas was shown a red card during the match against Great Britain and was also banned for the semi-final match. Rohidas' absence against Germany also hurt India in the penalty corner as he is India's drag flick specialist after captain Harmanpreet Singh. The Indian team was placed in Pool-B at the Paris Olympics.
Indian team beat New Zealand 3-2 in their first pool match. Then he played a 1-1 draw against Argentina. After this, the Indian team defeated Ireland 2-0 in the third match. However, he had to face a 1-2 defeat against Tokyo Olympic champion Belgium. Then in the second match, the Indian team defeated Australia 3-2.SS1MS
