Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet’s drag flick secures fourth bronze as India triumphs 2-1 over Spain in men’s hockey
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Breaking > Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet’s drag flick secures fourth bronze as India triumphs 2-1 over Spain in men’s hockey
Breaking

Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet’s drag flick secures fourth bronze as India triumphs 2-1 over Spain in men’s hockey

ANI
Last updated: August 8, 2024 11:21 pm
ANI
Published: August 8, 2024
Share
5 Min Read
SHARE

A brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh’s effortless saves secured a bronze medal for India at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium on Friday.

While playing in an electrifying atmosphere, the Indian team added a fourth medal to their tally at the Paris Olympics, after being down 0-1 after the first quarter.

Sreejesh, who was playing his last game for India, went on the ground, filled with emotions, and the rest of the team joined him to celebrate the momentous occasion in India’s hockey history.

India won consecutive bronze hockey medals for the first time in 52 years since the 1972 Munich Games.

Under the reign of coach Craig Fulton, India created history and secured back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympics. Goals from Harmanpreet Singh (30′, 33′) for India were enough to get them across the finish line. For Spain, Marc Miralles (18′) was the sole goal scorer.

India had an upper edge in their head-to-head record against Spain at the Olympics. In their ten meetings, as they had defeated the Spanish side seven times.

Emotions were running high, with India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh playing his final international game. He was given the title of the ‘God of Indian Modern Hockey’ by Hockey India before the bronze medal game.

With the chants of ‘India’ echoing throughout the stadium, India tried to decipher Spain’s defence at the beginning of the first quarter.

India sniffed the first opportunity in the bronze medal match after Hardik sent the ball to Sukhjeet, who sent the ball wide of the goalpost.

Jose Maria Basterra led the attack for Spain and kept the Indian team on their toes. In the ninth minute, he forced out a save from Sreejesh at the near post.

India posed tough questions from the opposition defence, but Spain effectively negated each attack thrown. The hooter rang, which brought an end to a goalless first quarter.

The game started to open up in the second quarter after Manpreet tackled Gerard Clapes inside the D, which led to a penalty stroke for Spain.

Spanish captain Marc Miralles stood up to convert the opportunity and converted it with a top-corner finish.

With a 1-0 lead, Spain continued to dominate India in the second quarter with their possession play. Basterra had an opportunity to double Spain’s lead, but he failed to capitalise on the two penalty corner opportunities.

India had another sniff at the goal after Jarmanpreet trapped the aerial ball and passed it to Lalit. He went for glory but saw his attempt saved.

Spain fought back, and three minutes later, Lacalle missed the opportunity to extend their lead narrowly.

India punished Spain for not capitalising on their chances and equalised before the second quarter. Captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner with his trademark drag flick, passing the ball through Calzado and Rodriguez to make the scoreline 1-1.

India went ahead for the first time in the game moments into the third quarter. It was yet another penalty corner for India, and Harmanpreet once again converted the opportunity to make it 2-1.

Two minutes later, Harmanpreet found himself in another goal-scoring opportunity. With another penalty corner, the Indian captain was unable to convert it.

Spain suffered a setback after Bonastre sustained an injury and was taken off the field.

In the final minute of the third quarter, Spain thought they had equalised. But during the buildup, the ball touched Marc Recasens’ hands, due to which the goal was disallowed.

In the final quarter, Spain continued their hunt for an equaliser, and India held on to their defensive shape to retain their lead.

As the game arrived towards its climax, the chants of “India Jeetega” started to echo throughout the stadium. With Indian fans making their presence felt, Spain knocked on their defensive door a couple of times but saw their efforts go in vain.

In the final 40 seconds, in a last-gasp opportunity, Spain got a penalty corner, giving them a chance to equalise, but Sreejesh stepped up with a flying save to seal the bronze medal for India. (ANI)

Hizbul OGW arrested along with arms and ammunition in Pulwama: Police
EcoKash organises Natural Dyeing Workshop in Srinagar to empower local artisans
LG Sinha greets people on Navratri
Police rescue three UP tourists stranded after snowfall in Natha Top
“Relentless dedication”: PM Modi congratulates Team ISRO on Aditya L1 reaching L1 point

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Bangladesh Crisis: Muhammad Yunus takes oath as head of interim government
Next Article Paris Olympics:Hockey India announces reward of Rs 15 lakh for each player
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

“Time has come for a new normal against terrorism”: Shashi Tharoor
Breaking National
May 26, 2025
Missing Srinagar boy’s body recovered from Jhelum after 3 days
Breaking Kashmir
May 26, 2025
Trump reinstates
Trump slams Putin, says war in Ukraine caused by ‘crazy’ actions and bad leadership
Breaking World
May 26, 2025
Hyderpora underpass turns into cab stand, sparks safety concerns
City
May 26, 2025

Recent Posts

  • “Time has come for a new normal against terrorism”: Shashi Tharoor
  • Missing Srinagar boy’s body recovered from Jhelum after 3 days
  • Trump slams Putin, says war in Ukraine caused by ‘crazy’ actions and bad leadership
  • Hyderpora underpass turns into cab stand, sparks safety concerns
  • Bear-Proof Corral unveiled to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Drass

Recent Comments

  1. SavePlus on AI and Behavioural Analytics in Gaming: Making the World of Gaming Better
  2. Parul on Govt acknowledges faulty streetlights on Narbal-Tangmarg road
  3. dr gora on Women Veterinarians and the Goal of Viksit Bharat
  4. jalwa game login on National Education Policy 2020: Transforming India’s Educational System
  5. Virender Bhat on Pahalgam Attack: A War on Humanity, Peace, and Kashmiriyat

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?