Tokyo Olympics: India beat Germany 5-4 to win bronze, a medal after 41 years


Tokyo, Aug 5 (IANS): India defeated Germany 5-4 in a high-intensity goal fest to win the bronze medal in men's hockey, their first medal in Olympics after a gap of 41 years.

India fought back brilliantly from a two-goal deficit to score an impressive 5-4 win that reminded its fans of the glory days when the Indians were a force to reckon with in World hockey.

Simranjeet Singh scored two goals while Harmanpreet Singh, Rupinderpal Singh, and Mandeep Singh scored a goal apiece for India while for Germany Oruz, Furk, Nicolas Whellen, and Windfeder were on target.

India saw Germany take an early lead with Timur Oruz scoring within two minutes of the match. Germany troubled Indian defence in the first quarter, but could not find a way to extend lead. In the 2nd quarter, India saw Simranjeet Singh scoring from a well-executed tomahawk shot, but defensive errors lead to Germany scoring two more goals within two minutes.

Just when it looked India might be in trouble, two penalty corners for India yielded results as Hardik Singh scored on the rebound from the first one, while Harmanpreet Singh scored another with a superb dragflick on to the back of the nets. Rupinder Pal Singh and Simranjeet Singh scored two more goals in third quarter. Lukas Windfeder pulled one back in the final quarter, but it was not enough for Germany to push it to the shootouts.

 

 

 

  

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    India's best Olympics was in 2012 B.M. with 6 medals... (B.M. = Before ಮೋ. ನ.)

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Congrarulations to India for winning bronze medal after 41 years.My heart beats for both countries.Still I feel happy when my birth country wins something .Keep up boys.

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  • Kavitha Anand, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    MOdi hai to sab kuch munkin Hai. lol

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  • Prabhu .K., Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Congratulations. Watched full match. Sensational. Great save by P.R.SREEJESH,goal keeper when last six seconds left. BIG SALUTE TO ALL TEAM AND COACH.

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  • McQueen, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Hearty hearty congratulations to the Indian hockey team and to everyone who has been a part of this endeavor. The support staff, The team members families and to everyone. Very proud moment for India. God bless them with more success in future too

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    India wins when my Friend is not Watching ...

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  • H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri.

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    We realize the change happening across the face of India.... This is a phenomenal victory, after 41 barren years !!! This bronze medal is a replica of sparkling gold... it will galvanise youths to take up our national game, in a spirit of gusto !!!! Well done boys... Our women hockey team are following your footsteps of victory !!!

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  • k b r, Mangala Uru

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    some retarded nagpur ghulaamas behaving as if the country never won medals before...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    First good news after 2014.......

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  • Fredrick Sequeira, Kallianpur

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Bountiful Congratulations. Regaining lost Glory.Keep it up.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Hearty Congratulations to India on winning the bronze medal in Tokyo. Today is indeed an historic day for Indian hockey. Jai Hind!!!

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  • Rishi, Thane/Mumbai

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Thanks to Modi. LOL

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  • Prashanth, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    The rise of Indian hockey is our adaption towards modern hockey play. Hockey is no more a dribble and stylish game. Its a game of power n Penalty corner. The need of the hour is to have PHL started and many players come to forefront and earn from the game. IPL has changed the mindset of all parents in India, same should happen in all sports forcing parents to send their kids towards the sports more n more.

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  • DENZIL FERNANDES, MANGALORE

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    At this moment, let us give a fair share of appreciation and accolades to the coaching team headed by Australia's Graham Reid and others. Reid put all his efforts to mould the boys into a winning unit. With a bit of luck and pluck we would have gone further for a knock at the gold. Hockey should get a boost in our country and one hopes that more youngsters will take up the game. CONGRATS TEAM INDIA. Well done. DENZIL FERNANDES

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  • Jerry, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Great , after 41 years is really an achievement. I think this is a confidence builder for all athletes and sportsman for preparing next Olympics and Asian Games. Real achhe din for Indians. Jai Hind.

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  • U SANTHOSH KUM AR, UDUPI

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Congratulations to India on winning the bronze medal. Today is a historic day for indian hockey.

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  • Jason Dias, Hejamady

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Congratulations team India !!!

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  • Bala, Kudla

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Chak de India... Super ❣️

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  • Ozy, Surathkal

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Well done India Hockey. You have brought glory to this sport. It's a game of wit and strength.

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  • Anthony D'Silva, Udyavara / Fujairah UAE

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Congratulations winning bronze after 41 years...……refreshing news in the morning. Currently hockey is played in few states in India. All states should encourage hockey game.

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  • Sindhu Siya, Mangalore

    Thu, Aug 05 2021

    Congratulations to TEAM INDIA

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