India vs Argentina Hockey Team
Indian Team vs Argentina Team Hockey Paris Olympics 2024: In its second group match of Paris Olympics 2024, the Indian hockey team had a 1-1 draw against Argentina. At one point, the Indian hockey team seemed to be heading towards defeat, but then due to Harmanpreet Singh’s goal, Team India was able to draw the match. Earlier, India had defeated New Zealand in the group match of Paris Olympics.
The Indian team was behind in the first half
In the 22nd minute of the first half, Argentina’s Lucas Martinez scored a goal by beating the experienced Indian team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Sreejesh tried his best to stop the ball, but he failed and the ball went into the goal post. Due to this, Argentina took a 1-0 lead at the beginning of the match. After this, the players of the Indian team made several attempts to score goals, but did not succeed. Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh failed to capitalize on three penalty corner opportunities in the first half. Team India remained behind 0-1 till the first half.
Harmanpreet Singh scored the goal
In the second half, the players of the Indian team played aggressively and made several attempts to break Argentina’s defense. But no chance was found. In such a situation, it seemed that the Argentine team would win the match easily. Then a few minutes before the end of the match, the Indian hockey team got a penalty corner. On which captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a brilliant goal and he did not make any mistake. Harmanpreet’s goal came at a crucial moment and due to his goal, the Indian hockey team was successful in drawing the match.
Before the match against Argentina, the Indian team had defeated New Zealand 3-2. Then India’s goalkeeper PR Sreejesh had performed brilliantly and played an important role in making the team win. He stood in front of the opposing team and did not let any goal be scored. Now India has played a draw with Argentina. After this, it has to play matches against Ireland, Belgium and Australia. If the Indian hockey team wins the match against Ireland, then it will move towards the quarter-finals.
Indian hockey team has won 8 gold medals in Olympics
The Indian hockey team is the most successful team in the history of Olympics. The Indian hockey team has won a total of 8 gold medals so far. It has also won one silver and three bronze medals. The last time the Indian hockey team won the bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics. Then India won a medal in hockey after forty years. This time too, medals are expected from the Indian hockey team.
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