So far, India has won two medals in Paris Olympics 2024, but the countrymen are still eagerly waiting for the gold. Amidst all this, the Indian hockey team is putting on a good show in Olympics 2024. The Indian hockey team is coming out on top in every match. Harmanpreet Singh led Indian team managed to get a ticket to the quarter-finals by performing brilliantly. While there are still two matches left in the group stage. Medal expectations from the hockey team have increased.
Highlights of the matches of the Indian hockey team so far in Olympics 2024
The Indian hockey team has played three matches so far. Out of three matches, India has managed to win two and one match was drawn. India’s first match was played against New Zealand. In which India won 3-2. India’s second match was played against Argentina. This match was drawn 1-1. India’s third match was played against Ireland. In which India managed to win 2-0.
Indian hockey team in the points table of Olympics 2024
A total of 12 teams are participating in the tournament, which are divided into two groups. In the group stage, each team will face each other once. India has been placed in Pool B along with Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and Ireland. So far all the teams have played 3 matches each. Belgium is at the top of the points table by winning all its three matches. India is at the second position in the points table with two wins and a draw. Australia is at the third position with one loss and two wins. Argentina is at the fourth position with one win, one loss and one draw. New Zealand and Ireland have lost all their three matches. New Zealand is at the fifth position and Ireland is at the sixth position. Let us tell you that this points table is of Pool B. After playing three matches, Belgium and India have got the ticket to the quarter-finals.
Next group stage match of Indian hockey team
After performing brilliantly in three matches, the Indian hockey team captained by Harmanpreet Singh will play its fourth match against Belgium on August 1. This match is to be played at 1:30 pm IST. After this, the Indian hockey team will play its last match of the group stage against Australia on August 2 at 4:45 pm IST. The Indian team is hoping to change its medal color from bronze which it won in the last edition of the Olympics.