India Advances to Hockey Quarterfinals at Paris 2024: Set to Battle Great Britain in High-Stakes Clash

New Delhi: In an exhilarating turn of events at the Paris 2024 Olympics, India’s men’s hockey team has secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a historic 3-2 victory over Australia. This win, marking India’s first Olympic triumph over Australia since the 1972 Munich Games, ensures they finish second in Pool B and set up an exciting quarterfinal clash against Great Britain.

The final pool stage results have determined the quarterfinal match-ups:

Germany vs. Argentina
Belgium vs. Spain
Netherlands vs. Australia
India vs. Great Britain

Germany sealed their quarterfinal berth with a strong performance against Great Britain, highlighted by two goals from striker Christopher Ruehr. Meanwhile, the Netherlands staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Spain 5-3, overcoming a halftime deficit with a commanding second-half display.

India’s journey to the quarterfinals saw a dramatic 3-2 win over Australia, driven by early goals from Abhishek and captain Harmanpreet Singh. Despite a 1-2 loss to Belgium and a 1-1 draw with Argentina, this crucial victory against Australia propelled India to a strong finish in their pool.

The final pool matches also featured a thrilling 3-3 draw between Argentina and Belgium, with Belgium’s Thibeau Stockbroekx scoring a late equalizer. In other results, Ireland edged out New Zealand 2-1, and South Africa triumphed over France 5-2. Unfortunately, these teams have been eliminated from the tournament.

As the quarterfinals approach on Sunday, fans can look forward to intense and high-stakes match-ups, with each game promising to deliver top-notch hockey action.