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Olympic hockey: India beat Germany 5-4 to win bronze, a medal after 41 years

India defeated Germany 5-4 in a high-intensity goal fest to win the bronze medal in men’s hockey, their first medal in the Olympics after a gap of 41 years.

India fought back brilliantly from a two-goal deficit to score an impressive 5-4 win that reminded its fans of the glory days when the Indians were a force to reckon with in World hockey.

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Simranjeet Singh scored two goals while Harmanpreet Singh, Rupinderpal Singh, and Hardik Singh scored a goal apiece for India while for Germany Cruz, Furk, Nicolas Whellen, and Windfeder were on target.

 

 

SOURCE:IANS