India's Historic Hockey Triumph: Consecutive Olympic Bronze Medals

Union Minister JP Nadda and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for securing a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. With a 2-1 victory over Spain, India won their second consecutive Olympic hockey medal, a historic achievement celebrated nationwide.

Union Minister JP Nadda lauded the Indian men's hockey team for clinching the bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics, emphasizing the nation's pride in their extraordinary performance. In a video message, Nadda stated, ‘India's hockey team has won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. I congratulate the Indian team on behalf of my party. The entire country is proud of the extraordinary and dedicated performance and skill shown by the team in the game.’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his congratulations to the Indian men's hockey team on securing the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. On his official X account, PM Modi highlighted the significance of this achievement, noting it is their second consecutive medal at the Summer Games. He praised the team's 'immense grit and resilience,' calling their success a triumph of 'skill, perseverance, and team spirit.' Modi wrote, ‘A feat that will be cherished for generations to come! 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. They showed immense grit and resilience. Congratulations to the players. Every Indian has an emotional connection with hockey, and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation.’

A brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and effortless saves by PR Sreejesh secured India’s 2-1 victory over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium, achieving consecutive bronze medals for the first time since the 1972 Munich Games. The Indian team, led by coach Craig Fulton, added a fourth medal to their tally at the Paris Olympics. Emotions ran high as Sreejesh, playing his last game for India, celebrated with teammates following the historic win. Goals from Harmanpreet Singh (30', 33') were decisive, while Spain’s Marc Miralles (18') managed their only goal.