Hockey
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 :
Live Updates
- 27 July 2024 4:47 PM GMT
48' Great save from New Zealand
New Zealand defending with every man behind the ball, India looking for the third goal to seal the game.
- 27 July 2024 4:46 PM GMT
47' Big Chance
after a great run of play, Penalty Corner awarded to Team India
- 27 July 2024 4:44 PM GMT
The Final quarter is underway!
India looking to cling on to the lead while New Zealand aiming for the crucial equalizer
- 27 July 2024 4:40 PM GMT
45' Brilliant counterattack from team India
Great switch of play from India, moving from defence to attack in split seconds
- 27 July 2024 4:39 PM GMT
44' Penalty corner for New Zealand
Penalty corner awarded to New Zealand for a challenge on NZ attacker
- 27 July 2024 4:37 PM GMT
42' India looking for the third goal
India maintaining possession, aiming to extend their lead
- 27 July 2024 4:27 PM GMT
And it is a goal. IND lead 2-1
After several checks, the goal stands and IND heave a sigh of relief.
IND now leads 2-1.
