Harmanpreet Singh, the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team, scored a thrilling late winner to secure a 3-2 victory against New Zealand in their first Pool B fixture at the Paris Olympics. Sam Lane and Simon Child scored for New Zealand, while Mandeep Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and Harmanpreet found the back of the net for India.
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for their amazing victory against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics. Your dedication and skills have truly paid off. Keep up the great work and continue to make us proud! #OlympicHockey #IndiaWins #Paris2024
India started strong with Harmanpreet and Abhishek leading the attack, while New Zealand initially focused on defending. Despite New Zealand taking the lead, India fought back and controlled most of the match.
India’s penalty corner conversion rate might be a concern, as they only converted one out of five opportunities. Despite this, Mandeep, Vivek, and Harmanpreet’s goals sealed the win for India.
Next up, India will face Argentina in their next match. Let’s cheer them on to another victory! #HockeyStars #TeamIndiaRocks #ParisOlympics2024
(With inputs from PTI)