India’s hockey team has showcased impressive form at the Paris Olympics, culminating in a historic victory over Australia. Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, the team has secured a strong position in Pool B, finishing second with a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss. While their performance has been commendable, with a particular reliance on set-piece conversions, the team is aiming to diversify its attacking options to enhance their chances in the knockout stages. A defeat against Belgium has served as a wake-up call, but the overall optimism remains high as India pursues its quest for Olympic gold.
Key Points:
- India stunned Australia 3-2 at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- This is India’s first Olympic victory over Australia since 1972.
- Harmanpreet Singh scored twice for India, while Abhishek contributed one goal.
- India displayed strong defensive play, with goalkeeper PR Sreejesh making crucial saves.
- Australia managed to score two goals but India held on for the victory.
- India finished second in Pool B with 10 points.
- India will compete in the quarterfinals on August 5.
Quarterfinal Matchups:
The quarterfinals will be as follows:
- Fourth-placed team from Pool B vs. Top team from Pool A
- Third-placed team from Pool B vs. Second-placed team from Pool A
Indian Medal Winners at Paris Olympics 2024
Here’s the table of India’s matches in the Pool B standings:
| Match | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| India vs New Zealand | Win | 3-2 |
| India vs Argentina | Draw | 1-1 |
| India vs Ireland | Win | 2-0 |
| India vs Belgium | Loss | 1-2 |
| India vs Australia | Win | 3-2 |
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Pool B Standings – Men’s Hockey Paris Olympics 2024
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Points | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | +8 |
| 2 | India | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | +3 |
| 3 | Australia | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | +2 |
| 4 | Argentina | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | +2 |
| 5 | Ireland | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -6 |
| 6 | New Zealand | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -9 |
Pool A Standings – Men’s Hockey Paris Olympics 2024
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Points | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | +7 |
| 2 | Germany | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +3 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | +2 |
| 4 | Spain | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -1 |
| 5 | South Africa | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -9 |
| 6 | France | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -11 |
Knockout Stage Potential Matchup
India may face the Netherlands, Great Britain, or Germany in the Quarterfinals.