That's all India needed on Monday to draw with Germany and punch in its best result in Olympic men's field hockey in 20 years. India hasn't won an Olympic medal since Moscow. All of the present 16-man team was born after the Moscow Games, so have never enjoyed Olympic glory. Related Content Roy Wade: Disgraceful waits for justice demand a rethink of system Allure of ethical investments on the rise Cartoon: John Key - Pied PiperIndia used to own Olympic field hockey. But despite being the most powerful voice in world field hockey, India didn't oppose the change of Olympic surface from grass to artificial turf starting with the 1976 Montreal Games and, there, India came seventh, failing to medal for the first time.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 08, 2016 20:37 UTC