The Indian men's hockey team rewrote history as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating a plucky Germany 5-4 to claim the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games here on Thursday
India's RP Singh (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Germany via penalty stroke during their men's field hockey bronze medal match, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, Thursday. Pic/PTI
Hailing Indian men's hockey team's bronze medal win in the Tokyo Olympics as historic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that this day will be etched in the memory of every Indian.
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With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially the youth, Modi said, adding that India is proud of its hockey team.
The Indian men's hockey team rewrote history as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating a plucky Germany 5-4 to claim the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games here on Thursday.
Modi tweeted, "Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian. Congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze. With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth. India is proud of our Hockey team."
Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2021
Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze. With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth. India is proud of our Hockey team. 🏑
President Ram Nath Kovind too hailed the team's victory. "Congratulations to our men's hockey team for winning an Olympic Medal in hockey after 41 years. The team showed exceptional skills, resilience & determination to win. This historic victory will start a new era in hockey and will inspire the youth to take up and excel in the sport," he tweeted.
Congratulations to our men's hockey team for winning an Olympic Medal in hockey after 41 years. The team showed exceptional skills, resilience & determination to win. This historic victory will start a new era in hockey and will inspire the youth to take up and excel in the sport
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 5, 2021
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Wishing the team, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Congratulations to Indian Men’s Hockey Team! This is a big moment- the whole country is proud of your achievement. Well-deserved victory!."
Congratulations to Indian Men’s Hockey Team! This is a big moment- the whole country is proud of your achievement.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 5, 2021
Well-deserved victory! #Olympics
Union home minister Amit Shah
Yet another proud moment for India!
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 5, 2021
Congratulations to the men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal at #Olympics2020. The grit and passion with which you played will be remembered by generations to come. Well done!
Union sports minister Anurag Thakur
A BILLION CHEERS for INDIA 🇮🇳!
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) August 5, 2021
Boys, you’ve done it !
We can’t keep calm !#TeamIndia 🥉!
Our Men’s Hockey Team dominated and defined their destiny in the Olympic history books today, yet again !
We are extremely proud of you!#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/n78BqzcnpK
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju
Yet another proud moment for India!
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 5, 2021
Congratulations to the men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal at #Olympics2020. The grit and passion with which you played will be remembered by generations to come. Well done!
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Brilliant in Blue 👏
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 5, 2021
Congratulations Indian Men’s #Hockey Team on the spectacular victory to give us an Olympic medal after 41 long years. This historic win at #Tokyo2020 will inspire generation of sportspersons. All the very best for future. #Cheer4India @thehockeyindia
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
Heartiest Congratulations to Indian Men's Hockey Team for this spectacular win against Germany & winning the bronze for country in #TokyoOlympics! It is a great moment for Indian hockey and the team has brought glory to the nation. Proud of all the players! pic.twitter.com/iP7D6S2VM3
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 5, 2021
Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh
A proud & historic moment for the nation as Men’s Hockey Team wins Bronze Medal in #Olympics by defeating Germany in a scintillating match. A tremendous achievement to be finishing on the podium after 41 years and the Hockey Bronze is worth its weight in Gold. Congratulations 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9LK8bu6mEY
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) August 5, 2021
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Yet another proud moment for India!
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 5, 2021
Congratulations to the men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal at #Olympics2020. The grit and passion with which you played will be remembered by generations to come. Well done!
India defeated Germany 5-4 in a high-intensity goal fest to win the bronze medal in men's hockey, their first medal in Olympics after a gap of 41 years.
India fought back brilliantly from a two-goal deficit to score an impressive 5-4 win that reminded its fans of the glory days when the Indians were a force to reckon with in World hockey.
Simranjeet Singh scored two goals while Harmanpreet Singh, Rupinderpal Singh, and Hardik Singh scored a goal apiece for India while for Germany Oruz, Furk, Nicolas Whellen, and Windfeder were on target.
(With inputs from agency)
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