Indian men's hockey team clinch bronze at Paris Olympics 2024, beat Spain 2-1

The Indian men's hockey team secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics by defeating Spain 2-1 on Friday. This victory marks the team's 13th medal in history and their second consecutive bronze at the Games following Tokyo 2020.

Captain Harmanpreet Singh played a pivotal role in leading the team to victory, scoring two crucial goals to secure the win. Despite trailing 0-1 at one point, Singh's determination and skill allowed India to take a 2-1 lead in the third quarter. His first goal, a powerful drag flick just before half-time, leveled the scores at 1-1 in what was a thrilling bronze medal match between India and Spain.

 The Indian men's hockey team's triumph against Spain sees them bring home a fourth Olympic Bronze for India in hockey.

 Here's a look at all of India's Olympic medals in men's hockey over the years.

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India was behind by one goal against Spain in the Paris Olympics bronze medal match after they gave up a penalty stroke in the second quarter, which was scored by Marc Miralles.