“The mental toughness of this team is at a different level. This performance will only popularise hockey in the country,” said former India captain Zafar Iqbal
Indian players celebrate after winning the men's hockey bronze medal match against Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Colombes, France. Pic/PTI
In Tokyo, they celebrated the resurgence of a dormant emotion and after a second successive Olympic medal in Paris, India’s hockey fraternity marvelled at the mental fortitude of Harmanpreet Singh & Co as India beat Spain 2-1 for a second successive Olympic bronze medal on Thursday.
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“The team fought as a unit in adverse situations and climbed up match by match. This is truly remarkable,” said captain of the 1975 World Cup-winning side Ajit Pal Singh.
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“The mental toughness of this team is at a different level. This performance will only popularise hockey in the country,” said former India captain Zafar Iqbal.
Ashok Kumar, son of legendary striker Major Dhyan Chand, added: “Their positive mindset and the spirit and unity among this team has been great.”
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