Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25pm on 27 Jul 2024,Saturday Sports
In a thrilling start to their campaign, the Indian men's hockey team defeated New Zealand 3-2 in their opening Pool B match at the Paris Olympics 2024. Goals from Mandeep Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and captain Harmanpreet Singh secured the victory for India. Harmanpreet expressed confidence ahead of the match, citing rigorous preparation and mental conditioning. This win is crucial for India, grouped with tough opponents like Belgium, Argentina, and Australia. The team's strong performance in practice matches paid off, setting a positive tone for the rest of the tournament.
