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 3:46 PM GMT
14' India unable to break the defense!
India so far isn't able to break the defensive set up of New Zealand despite the multitude of chances they got.
- 27 July 2024 3:42 PM GMT
11' Another close chance for New Zealand!
New Zealand gets another chance but this time the ball goes out just wide.
- 27 July 2024 3:40 PM GMT
8' Goal for New Zealand!
New Zealand has taken the lead with a goal from a penalty corner! Sam Lane smashed it in after a brief pause, putting his team ahead. India will need to respond quickly as the game continues.
- 27 July 2024 3:37 PM GMT
7' Freehit for New Zealand!
A free hit is awarded to New Zealand, they use it to slow down the continuous attacks from India.
- 27 July 2024 3:35 PM GMT
5' Chance for India!
A big chance for India in the fifth minute! Harmeet took a shot from outside the circle, but it was expertly blocked by the New Zealand keeper.
- 27 July 2024 3:34 PM GMT
3' India is defending well!
India is defending well in the opening minutes, successfully keeping New Zealand at bay. On the other hand, their attack is looking very organized, setting the stage for a balanced and strategic game.
- 27 July 2024 3:31 PM GMT
And we're off!
The game has kicked off, and India is playing from left to right. Stay with us for live updates and coverage as the action unfolds in this thrilling Pool B opener!
- 27 July 2024 3:09 PM GMT
Trivia!
July 24 2021: Indian men's hockey team started Tokyo Olympics with a thrilling 3-2 win over New Zealand, going on to win a historic BRONZE
July 27 2024: Indian men's hockey team start their #Paris2024 campaign against New Zealand AGAIN!
