Indian Hockey Team Eyes Historic Olympic Gold Against Germany

The Indian hockey team is on the cusp of securing a consecutive Olympic medal, as they prepare to face reigning champions Germany in the semifinals. The team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, showcased resilience by holding Britain to a 1-1 draw with ten men in the quarterfinals, securing victory in the shoot-out. Veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh's performance has been pivotal.

The Indian hockey team is on the brink of a historic achievement as they prepare to take on world champions Germany in the semifinal round of the ongoing Olympic Games. A win would guarantee at least a silver medal for India, a feat last achieved in the 1960 Rome edition.

Displaying formidable tenacity, the Harmanpreet Singh-led side overcame a substantial handicap in their clash against Britain, playing almost 40 minutes with just ten men. In a nail-biting finish, India managed to secure a 4-2 win in the shoot-out, thanks to the exceptional performance of veteran goalkeeper P R Sreejesh.

Despite missing key defender Amit Rohidas for the semifinal, India's spirits remain high, aiming not only to surpass their Tokyo bronze but also to give a fitting farewell to Sreejesh. Previous encounters and recent practice matches against Germany suggest a closely contested battle lies ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)