Indian hockey team in Paris

The Indian men's hockey team returned to India after winning a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, marking the country's 13th overall medal in the sport. Led by captain Harmanpreet Singh, the team secured the medal with a 2-1 victory over Spain, with Harmanpreet scoring both goals, making him the tournament's highest goal-scorer. This achievement is significant as it represents back-to-back Olympic medals for India in hockey, the first since 1972. Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi Airport, the team was warmly welcomed by fans and family, with Harmanpreet expressing gratitude for the support they received. Notably, some team members, including legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, remained in Paris for the closing ceremony, where Sreejesh served as a joint flag bearer. The team’s success has intensified their responsibility to uphold the pride of Indian hockey in future competitions.