Olympics 2024 Hockey: India defeats New Zealand 3-2 - Highlights
The Indian hockey team defeated New Zealand in the opening match of Pool B at the Paris Olympics 2024. Follow live updates here.
India takes on New Zealand
The Indian hockey team, well-prepared and acclimated, is set for a strong start in its opening match against New Zealand at the Paris Olympics. The match will take place at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium at 9:00 PM IST.
With a focus on improving from their Tokyo bronze, India aims to gain momentum with a win.
The team will also face Argentina, Ireland, Belgium, and Australia in Pool B.
As it Happened :
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Indian men's team started their Olympic campaign with a hard-fought win against New Zealand. Conceding an early goal, India quickly responded with equal fervor. Mandeep Singh leveled the score with a brilliant strike. Vivek Sagar Prasad with a controversial goal took India ahead of the Blackcaps but the lead was short-lived. Simon Child with a brilliant finish levelled the score for New Zealand.
With the clock ticking down, Captain cool Harmanpreet Singh stepped up, converting the penalty stroke in the 59th minute, sealing the victory for India.
NZ playing with all on-field players looking for that equalizer
a crucial penalty corner in the dying minutes for India.
Team India review for a possible contact on Manpreet but refused by the Umpire
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