Indian hockey team wins bronze in hockey: PM Modi and others extend greetings
The Hindu
Indian hockey team's historic back-to-back Olympic bronze medals celebrated by PM Modi, Abhinav Bindra, and sports personalities.
The Indian hockey team's bronze-winning feat at the Paris Olympics provided unadulterated joy to millions across the country with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra leading the tributes to the Harmanpreet Singh-led side for clinching a second consecutive medal in Paris on Thursday (August 8, 2024).
Prime Minister Modi said the team had shown tremendous determination on way to the historic feat of winning back-to-back medals at the Olympics.
India broke a 41-year drought in Tokyo in 2021 on way to winning a bronze, and three years later, in Paris, they won a second consecutive medal.
The last time India won back-to-back Olympic medals was in 1968 (bronze) and 1972 editions (bronze).
"A feat that will be cherished for generations to come! The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics.
"Their success is a triumph of skill, perseverance and team spirit. They showed immense grit and resilience. Congratulations to the players," wrote Mr. Modi on X, formerly Twitter.
"Every Indian has an emotional connect with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation," he added.
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