India loses to Germany

In a dramatic semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Indian men's hockey team lost to reigning champions Germany 2-3, ending their hopes of reaching the final for the first time since 1980. India initially took the lead with a goal from captain Harmanpreet Singh, but Germany quickly responded, scoring three goals through Gonzalo Peillat, Christopher Ruhr, and Marco Miltkau. Despite Sukhjeet Singh's equalizer, Miltkau's late goal sealed India's fate. The team, ranked fifth in the world, will now compete against Spain for the bronze medal on August 8. This defeat marks a continuation of India's 44-year wait for an Olympic gold medal in men's hockey, with their last victory dating back to 1980. India remains the leading Olympic hockey medallist, aiming for their 14th medal overall.