PM Narendra Modi calls up Indian men’s hockey team, lauds Paris Olympics bronze win – Watch

PM Narendra Modi calls up Indian men’s hockey team, lauds Paris Olympics bronze win – Watch

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian’s men hockey team on Thursday and congratulated them for securing a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. India beat Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match to give the country their fourth medal at the Paris Games.

The Prime Minister also shared a post on social media congratulating the Indian men’s hockey team for their victory. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “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. ”

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#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian Hockey team and congratulated them on the #Bronze medal victory. #OlympicGames #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/OuuaEHVj0y

— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024

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,…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2024

Apart from the PM, Home Minister Amit Shah and President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the team for their success at the Summer Games. With the hockey team’s triumph, India’s medal tally in the Paris Olympics goes up to 4, with all 4 being bronzes so far.

Meanwhile, Spain skipper Marc Miralles scored the opening goal in the 18th minute after which Indian skipper Harmanpreet Singh provided two goals of his own in the 30th and 33rd minute to power India to the bronze. India’s defence was superb especially in the last quarter where they held the Spanish team for a long duration to avoid a tie.

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