PM Modi called the hockey team on the historic victory, know what he said?

New Delhi. In Paris Olympics 2024, Indian hockey team defeated Spain and captured the bronze medal. PM Modi called Team India without delay and congratulated them, overjoyed with the victory. President Draupadi Murmu and Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the Indian hockey team, which won the bronze medal, on social media. The Indian team was successful in retaining its medal. Earlier, India had also captured the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics. The Indian hockey team defeated Spain 2-1 in the playoff and won the bronze medal in Paris Olympics. India has won a medal for the second consecutive time in the Olympics after 50 years. With this, this is the 13th medal of the eight-time champion Indian hockey team in the Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored for India in the 30th and 33rd minutes. At the same time, Mark Miralles scored for Spain in the 18th minute. With this victory, experienced Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said goodbye to international hockey.

President Murmu wrote on the social media platform ‘X’, “Hearty congratulations to our hockey team for winning the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. After more than five decades, India has won the bronze medal in two consecutive Olympic Games.” He wrote, “The team deserves praise for the revival of Indian hockey. They have made India proud. The consistency, skill, unity and fighting spirit shown by this team will inspire our youth. ‘Well done’ Indian hockey team. “

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PM Modi wrote on ‘X’, “An achievement that will be remembered for generations to come. The Indian hockey team performed brilliantly in the Olympics and won the bronze medal. This is even more special because this is their second consecutive medal in the Olympics.” Praising the performance of the players, he said, “Their success is a victory of skill, perseverance and team spirit. They showed great courage and resilience. Congratulations to the players. Every Indian has an emotional connection with hockey and this achievement will make this sport even more popular among the youth of our country.”

Home Minister Amit Shah wrote, “What a wonderful performance. Many congratulations to our men’s hockey team for winning the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics. Your strong performance and excellent sportsmanship will instill a new enthusiasm for the game. Your achievement has increased the pride of the country.”

Tags: Indian Hockey Team, PM Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu