India eyes semis berth

Indian men`s hockey team. Pic/PTI

History beckons the Indian men's hockey team at the Olympics as the eight-time champions look to book a last four berth in the quadrennial sporting extravaganza after a hiatus of 41 years when they take on Great Britain in the quarter-final here on Sunday.

With an unprecedented eight gold medals in its kitty, Indian hockey has a rich history at the Olympics with its last triumph coming way back in 1980 Moscow Games.
But the last five years witnessed a significant improvement in India's performances, which propelled them to the third place in the world rankings. Coach Graham Reid has brought a sense of bonding and confidence among the players.

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