Indian men tasted success in Hockey against Australia in an Olympics after 52 years by defeating them 3-2 in a Group B encounter on August 2. Right from the word go, India dominated the proceedings in the first quarter with Abhishek scoring a brilliant field goal and was followed by the captain Harmanpreet Singh’s penalty corner conversion. In the 32nd minute, Harmanpreet scored India’s third goal and widened the goal difference. In the 55th minute, Australia’s Govers scored through a penalty stroke and narrowed the gap to 3-2. Sreejesh stood between them and the goal post like a pillar and saved the shots by the Australians.

Source: The Hindu August 02, 2024 21:17 UTC