India Secures Historic 3-2 Victory Over Australia in Olympic Hockey After 52 Years

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 02 Aug 2024,Friday Sports

India's men's hockey team made history with a thrilling 3-2 win over Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics, their first Olympic victory against the Aussies in 52 years. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, once from a penalty corner and once from a penalty stroke, while Abhishek added another goal. Veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, in his final international tournament, delivered a stellar performance, making crucial saves. This victory secures India's spot in the quarterfinals, where their position in Pool B will determine their next opponent.

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