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Indian hockey team created history after they defeated Spain 2-1 in their bronze medal match at the ongoing Paris Olympics. Harmanpreet-led side becomes the first Indian team to win a consecutive hockey medal in the Olympics since the 1972 Munich Games. After the bronze medal in hockey, India's medal tally rises to four. India, who claimed the bronze in Tokyo Games after a hiatus of 41 years, lived up to the expectations despite not having a perfect build-up to the Games. The last time India won back-to-back Olympic medals was in 1968 (bronze) and 1972 editions (bronze).
Soon after the hockey medal, sports fraternity started praising the Indian hockey team for their bronze medal, here are the reactions.
Bajrang Punia
India's Olympics medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia hailed Harmanpreet & Co. by reckoning the record.
Gautam Gambhir
Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir also took his 'X' formerly known as Twitter to hail Indian hockey team.
Virender Sehwag
"Brilliant effort from the boys to beat Spain and a second consecutive Olympic bronze for our boys. Congratulations" posted Sehwag.
Mohammed Shami
“Chak De India Heartiest congratulations to the Indian hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics! India secures its 4th Medal at #Paris2024 by defeating Spain in a thrilling match. The entire nation is proud!” posted Shami.
