Local hockey community mourns player killed in motorcycle crash
Ottawa-Gatineau's junior hockey community is in mourning after a local player died in a motorcycle crash this weekend.
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Hockey-Spain upset defending champions Belgium, India beat Britain in shootout
PARIS : Eighth-ranked Spain upset reigning champions Belgium 3-2 in the men's hockey quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics on Sunday as skipper Marc Miralles netted a crucial third goal with three minutes to go before the defence stifled an attempted comeback.
Olympics Hockey: India Enter Semis, One Win Away From Historic Medal
India are into the semi-finals of Paris Olympics 2024 men's hockey after beating Great Britain via shoot-out at the Stade Yves-du-Manoir. India are one win away from a second successive medal at the Olympics.
Hockey Heroes: Vasudevan Baskaran, Muneer Sait, And Charles Cornelius Share Their Olympic Journey
As Indian Hockey team enters semi-finals in the Olympics, join us for an exclusive conversation with three Olympic hockey legends - Vasudevan Baskaran, Muneer Sait, and Charles Cornelius - as they share their inspiring stories of triumph, teamwork, and dedication. From winning gold and bronze medals to reviving hockey in India, these icons open up about their experiences, challenges, prospects for India in Olympics 2024 and the future of Indian hockey.
"It Wasn't Just A Win, It Was A Statement": Hockey India Head Coach After Reaching Semi-Finals
"It was not just a win, it was a statement," gushed head coach Craig Fulton after the Indian hockey team emerged victorious after playing more than 40 minutes of a tense quarterfinal match against Great Britain with just 10 players at Paris Olympics on Sunday. Key defender Amit Rohidas was given the marching order in the 17th minute for hitting an opposition player with his stick. Britain were already dominating the match with superior ball possession and it put India in a very tricky position. The Tokyo Games bronze medallist side, though, braved the red card and played the second half without conceding a goal, saving nine penalty corners in the process.
Spain Dump Defending Hockey Champions Belgium Out Of Paris Olympics
Reigning hockey Olympic champions, Belgium, were denied the opportunity to replicate their Tokyo feat in Paris after falling short against Spain in the quarter-finals of the men's hockey event on Sunday. Jose Maria Basterra (40'), Marc Reyne (55') and Marc Miralles (57') featured on the scoresheet for Spain. Arthur De Sloover (41') and Alexander Hendrickx (58') emerged as the two goalscorers for Belgium. In the first quarter, the game kicked off with both teams seeking an opportunity to get a shot at each other's goalpost.
Watch: PR Sreejesh's Match-Winning Save That Led India To Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey Semifinals
Going into the men's hockey quarterfinal match against Great Britain at the Paris Olympics here on Sunday, veteran India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's wondered if this would be his last match or would he get two more games before calling time on an illustrious career. Sreejesh starred with some incredible saves to deny Great Britain and help his team to a 4-2 win in the penalty shoot-out after the regulation time ended with the score locked at 1-1. Playing in his last international tournament, Sreejesh was the cynosure of all eyes as he consistently denied Great Britain scoring opportunities while the others rallied around him. In the penalty shoot-out, he saved the third and the fourth shots to help India win.
India vs Great Britain Live Streaming Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
India vs Great Britain Live Streaming, Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey Quarterfinal: India to face Great Britain in men's hockey quarterfinal match of Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. Harmanpreet Singh and co had a brilliant run in the group stage as they lost only one game (against Belgium) in Pool B. India will be coming to this clash after registering a historic win against Australia 3-2. It was for the first time after 52 years that India defeated Australia in men's hockey at Olympics. For India, Abhishek and Harmanpreet Singh (2) scored while Thomas Craig and Blake Govers struck for Australia.