Paris – The Indian men's hockey team has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics 2024. In a thrilling quarter-final match played on Sunday, India triumphed over Great Britain with a 4-2 victory in a penalty shootout. The game ended 1-1 after four quarters, necessitating the shootout where India emerged victorious.
The match witnessed fierce competition between the two teams. Both sides earned penalty corners in the first quarter but failed to convert them into goals, leaving the score at 0-0. In the second quarter, a significant setback occurred for India when Amit Rohidas received a red card after his stick inadvertently struck a British player, reducing India to 10 players. Despite this, team captain Harmanpreet Singh scored in the 22nd minute, giving India a 1-0 lead. However, Great Britain's Lee Morton equalized in the 27th minute, and the first half concluded with a 1-1 scoreline.
The third and fourth quarters saw intense efforts from both teams to break the deadlock, but neither could score, leading to a 1-1 tie at the end of regular play. The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where India showcased remarkable skill and composure, defeating Great Britain 4-2 to secure their place in the semi-finals.
This victory marks the second consecutive Olympic semi-final appearance for the Indian men's hockey team, bringing them one step closer to a potential medal. A win in the semi-finals will guarantee at least a silver medal for the team.
