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"Back-To-Back Olympics Medals In Hockey A Big Thing": India Captain Harmanpreet Singh

India hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh on Wednesday said that his side was unlucky to lose to Germany in the Paris Olympics semifinal despite creating several chances but termed the back-to-back bronze winning performance a "huge achievement". India repeated their 2021 Tokyo Games performance in Paris, defeating Spain to win consecutive bronze medals for the first time in 52 years. The keenly-contested semifinal earlier saw India going down to reigning world champions Germany 2-3 to set up a bronze-medal match with Spain.

Manu Bhaker Shakes A Leg On 'Kala Chashma' Song - Video Breaks Internet

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker scripted history by becoming the first athlete from independent India to win two individual medals in the same edition of the Olympics. Bhaker enjoyed a sensational run of form at the Paris Olympics 2024 as she won bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event and the 10m air pistol mixed team event along with Sarabjot Singh. Manu came extremely close to adding another medal to her tally but finished fourth in the 25m women's pistol. She has been enjoying a lot of attention since coming back home from the Olympics and in a video going viral on social media, she was seen grooving to the famous song "Kala Chashma" along with some school kids during a felicitation ceremony.

'Who All Cursed Me For Lack Of ACs In Paris?' PM Narendra Modi Shares A Laugh With India's Olympics 2024 Stars

Lakshya Sen revealed how his phone was taken away by strict coach Prakash Padukone, hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh talked about his team's thrilling run while everyone shared a good laugh on the air conditioning struggles in Paris when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a reception for the Indian contingent after its fairly decent Olympic campaign. The Prime Minister hosted the contingent after the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, where too the athletes were in attendance on Thursday. The video of the interaction was shared by Modi and the athletes could be seen having one-on-one chats with the PM.

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

India hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh revealed that star cricket all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been a source of inspiration for him because of his ability to deliver performances in important moments. The name Hardik took the limelight in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. India's star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, with nerves of steel, delivered a performance of a lifetime in the final against South Africa. While in the recently concluded Paris Olympics, Hardik Singh, who served as the deputy of Harmanpreet Singh, was a core element in the Indian hockey team's machinery.

Watch: Manu Bhaker Explains About Pistol, Hockey Team Presents Signed Stick As PM Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Contingent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the Indian contingent which returned from the just-concluded Paris Olympics with six medals with history-scripting shooter Manu Bhaker showing her pistol with which she won two bronze, at his residence in New Delhi. The Indian men's hockey team, which won its second consecutive bronze at the Paris Games, presented the PM with a stick signed by all the players. The players, including the just-retired PR Sreejesh and captain Harmanpreet Singh, were seen posing with the PM with the bronze medals on their necks.

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

India hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh revealed that star cricket all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been a source of inspiration for him because of his ability to deliver performances in important moments. The name Hardik took the limelight in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. India's star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, with nerves of steel, delivered a performance of a lifetime in the final against South Africa. While in the recently concluded Paris Olympics, Hardik Singh, who served as the deputy of Harmanpreet Singh, was a core element in the Indian hockey team's machinery.

"He Brought Laurels To Country": Indian Men's Hockey Player Sanjay's Mother

Indian Men's Hockey player, Sanjay's mother Kaushalya heaped praise on her son as he brought back a bronze medal for the nation. "Congratulations to him, we are delighted. He brought laurels to the country. We are proud. We will celebrate and throw a party, we will invite all our relatives and the entire village..." Kaushalya said while speaking to ANI. Earlier today, the Indian Hockey Team received a warm welcome at the Delhi Airport after clinching the bronze medal at the marquee event.

India's Hockey Heroes Return Home From Paris Olympics With A Grand Welcome At Airport

After winning the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, the Indian Hockey Team received a warm welcome at the Delhi Airport on Tuesday. People gathered in huge numbers at the Delhi Airport to get a glimpse of the bronze medalists in the Paris Olympics. Fans welcomed the Indian hockey players with the tunes of dhols. Earlier on Saturday, the first set of the Indian men's hockey team arrived at the New Delhi Airport. The rest of the players who stayed for the closing ceremony of the Summer Games 2024 arrived on Tuesday.

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"Back-To-Back Olympics Medals In Hockey A Big Thing": India Captain Harmanpreet Singh

Manu Bhaker Shakes A Leg On 'Kala Chashma' Song - Video Breaks Internet

'Who All Cursed Me For Lack Of ACs In Paris?' PM Narendra Modi Shares A Laugh With India's Olympics 2024 Stars

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

Watch: Manu Bhaker Explains About Pistol, Hockey Team Presents Signed Stick As PM Narendra Modi Meets Olympic Contingent

"I Take Inspiration...": India Hockey Star Hardik Singh On Hardik Pandya

"He Brought Laurels To Country": Indian Men's Hockey Player Sanjay's Mother

India's Hockey Heroes Return Home From Paris Olympics With A Grand Welcome At Airport