Hockey-Argentina women beat US, Dutch thrash France in wet start
PARIS :Argentina defeated the United States 4-1 in their opening Pool B women's hockey match at the Paris Olympics on Saturday with four different players on the scoresheet.
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Paris Olympics 2024: India Beat New Zealand 3-2 in Men's Hockey Opener
Skipper Harmanpreet Singh saved his best for the last as he scored the winner from the spot a minute from full time to hand India a 3-2 win against New Zealand in their opening Pool B match of the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Sam Lane (8th minute) and Simon Child (53rd) were the goal scorers for New Zealand, while Mandeep Singh (24th), Vivek Sagar Prasad (34th) and skipper Harmanpreet Singh (59th) struck for India. India started on the offensive with skipper Harmanpreet and Abhsihek pressing hard on the New Zealand defence. New Zealand were initially content to sit back and defend.
India vs New Zealand Men's Hockey Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh's Late Goal Sees India Beat NZ In Thriller
India vs New Zealand, Men's Hockey Olympics 2024 Pool B: India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored in the dying minutes to help India start their Paris Olympics 2024 hockey campaign with a 3-2 win against New Zealand on Saturday. It was a thriller right from the start, as India conceded many penalty corners. After Sam Lane scored for New Zealand, Mandeep Singh equalised for India. Vivek Sagar Prasad then gave India the lead, before Simon Child equalised. Harmanpreet Singh then scored from a penalty stroke in the 59th minute to make it 3-2 for India.
Olympics latest: Irish in action at Olympics, Rugby sevens team reach 5th place playoff
There's plenty of Irish interest this afternoon after a busy first morning of the Olympic Games in Paris.
India vs New Zealand Live Streaming Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
India vs New Zealand Live Streaming, Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey Pool B: The Indian men's hockey team kickstart their Paris Olympics 2024 journey, as they take on New Zealand in their opening Pool B game. After winning a bronze in Tokyo 2020 - India's first Olympic hockey medal in 41 years - expectations are high for the men. However, having been placed alongside New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Ireland and Belgium in a difficult Pool B, they have their work cut out. India are ranked seventh in the world, while New Zealand are ranked tenth.
‘This matters so much’ – Tess Howard on clothing win for women hockey players
Tess Howard has been tipped to star on the hockey pitch at her first Olympics but the 25-year-old’s impact will be felt beyond any goals she manages to score in Paris.
Saturday sport: Irish in action at Olympics
It's the first official day of action of the Olympic Games in Paris, with plenty of Irish involvement.