India Defeats Great Britain in Hockey Quarterfinals

India's men's hockey team reached the semifinals of the Paris Olympics by defeating Great Britain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh played a pivotal role, making crucial saves, particularly against Philip Roper, while Rajkumar Pal scored the decisive goal in the shootout. The match saw India reduced to 10 men after Amit Rohidas received a red card, yet they managed to take the lead through Harmanpreet Singh before Great Britain equalized. This victory follows India's historic win over Australia, marking their first Olympic triumph against the Kookaburras in 52 years, enhancing their confidence heading into this quarterfinal. India's tactical play, particularly in ball transition and defensive strategies led by Sreejesh, proved effective against Great Britain, who finished third in Pool A. With this win, India is now just two victories away from securing back-to-back Olympic medals.