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Watch: PR Sreejesh's Heartfelt Gesture For Wife After India's Quarterfinal Win In Paris Olympics

Indian hockey team's veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh's heartfelt gesture for his wife Aneeshya after the team's sensational win in Paris Olympics 2024 quarter-finals against Great Britain has won hearts on the internet. The Indian hockey team produced one of its most resolute performances in recent memory to enter the Olympic semifinals for a second successive edition. Sreejesh was among the players who shone in the high-octane encounter as India beat their opponents 4-2 in the shoot-out after both the teams got tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation time.

Lakshya Sen Eyes Bronze, Indian Hockey Team In Semis

India will look to add another medal to their kitty as Lakshya Sen takes on Malaysia's Zii Jia Lee in the badminton men's singles bronze medal match. Lakshya was defeated by Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the semifinals but he will have another chance to clinch his maiden Olympics medal.

"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.

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.

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.

"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.

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Watch: PR Sreejesh's Heartfelt Gesture For Wife After India's Quarterfinal Win In Paris Olympics

Lakshya Sen Eyes Bronze, Indian Hockey Team In Semis

"It Wasn't Just A Win, It Was A Statement": Hockey India Head Coach After Reaching Semi-Finals

Spain Dump Defending Hockey Champions Belgium Out Of Paris Olympics

Local hockey community mourns player killed in motorcycle crash

Hockey-Spain upset defending champions Belgium, India beat Britain in shootout

Olympics Hockey: India Enter Semis, One Win Away From Historic Medal

"It Wasn't Just A Win, It Was A Statement": Hockey India Head Coach After Reaching Semi-Finals