Tokyo Olympics 2020: India Overcome Germany 5–4 To Win Bronze Medal, Their First in 41 Years
By Team LatestlyAugust 05, 2021
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What a Comeback!
India fought back brilliantly from a two-goal deficit to beat Germany 5-4 in a high-intensity goal-fest to win bronze.
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Long-Overdue
the country's first medal in men's hockey at the Olympics after a gap of 41 years.
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Dream Come True Moment
It was a dream come true for billions of hockey fans as India came back from 1-3 down to score an impressive 5-4 win.
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Happy Memories
It reminded Indian hockey fans of the glory days when the Indians were a force to reckon with in world hockey.
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Who Were The Goalscorers?
Simranjeet Singh (17th, 34th) scored a brace of goals while Hardik Singh (27th min), Harmanpreet Singh (29th min) and Rupinderpal Singh (31st min) scored a goal apiece for India.
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Wall of Indian Hockey Team
33-year-old Sreejesh on Thursday turned out to be the wall and did not wilt under pressure.
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Turning Point
India unleashed a four-goal blitz in four minutes as they came roaring back after being pinned down 1-3 by the Germans.