The Indian men’s hockey team arrived in Paris ahead of the Olympic 2024 Match on Saturday evening. The official Twitter handle of Hockey India shared the news with fans, marking the beginning of India’s quest for their first gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya encouraged fans to support Team India as they aim to create another illustrious chapter in Indian hockey history.
A Message of Encouragement
“Our incredible hockey team has just touched down in Paris to join the rest of Team India at the Olympic Village. Let’s cheer them on as they embark on their quest for the big medal. We believe in you, team. All the best! #Cheer4Bharat,” tweeted Mandaviya.
The Road to Gold
India will commence their Paris Olympic 2024 Match campaign on July 27 when they take on New Zealand in their first Pool B match at 21:00 IST. After securing a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the Indian team is determined to change the color of their medal to gold.
Following their opener against New Zealand, India will face Argentina on July 29. Subsequent matches include clashes against Ireland on July 30, Belgium on August 1, and Australia on August 2. A top-four finish in the group will ensure India’s advancement to the knockout stages.
Olympic Timeline
The Paris Olympics 2024 will start on July 26 and conclude on August 11. India aims to surpass its tally of seven medals from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which included one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.
A Rich Olympic Legacy
The Indian men’s hockey team has a rich Olympic history, boasting an impressive 12 Olympic medals, including eight gold, one silver, and three bronze. The Harmanpreet Singh-led team will be aiming to add another medal to this storied legacy.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team for Paris 2024 Olympics
Goalkeepers:
- PR Sreejesh
Defenders:
- Jarmanpreet Singh
- Amit Rohidas
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Sumit
- Sanjay
Midfielders:
- Rajkumar Pal
- Shamsher Singh
- Manpreet Singh
- Hardik Singh
- Vivek Sagar Prasad
Forwards:
- Abhishek
- Sukhjeet Singh
- Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
- Mandeep Singh
- Gurjant Singh
Alternate Players:
- Nilakanta Sharma
- Jugraj Singh
- Krishan Bahadur Pathak
Anticipation and Excitement
As the Indian men’s hockey team prepares to compete at the highest level, the nation stands behind them, eager to witness their performance in Paris. The team, equipped with experienced players and a legacy of success, is ready to make the nation proud once again. Fans are hopeful that this Olympics will see Indian hockey reach new heights, bringing home the coveted gold medal. Stay updated with the latest Olympic 2024 Match from IPL365.
