New Delhi: The Indian men’s hockey team was felicitated by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram and French Hockey Federation head Isabelle Jouin during the global governing body’s Congress at Muscat. The Indian hockey team received the honour for clinching the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
India beat Spain 2-1 at the showpiece event thereby clinching the prestigious bronze medal. During the felicitation ceremony held, the coveted award was received by the Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh. The secretary said that they extend their gratitude for the FIH for this the recognition, making the 100th year of hockey special for India.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to FIH for this wonderful recognition, making the 100th year of international hockey even more special for India,” HI said in a release.
India showcase superiority vs Germany
In their last assignment that came in October this year, India men’s hockey team took on Germany in a two-match Test series at home. The first match of the series was won by world champions Germany while India clinched the second game of the series 5-3. But the Harmanpreet Singh-led side was unfortunate as the Germans took the series in shootout.
Before the Test series against Germany, India beat hosts China 1-0 to retain the Asian Champions Trophy title 2024. Jugraj Singh was the lone goal scorer in a tight finale which tested the patience of both the teams but at the end, India proved to be a better side tackling and deflecting the attack by the Chinese opponents.
The Indian men’s hockey team was felicitated by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram and French Hockey Federation head Isabelle Jouin. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
