India Overcome Australia Challenge In Paris Olympics, Buries Ghosts Of 2022 CWG

The Indian Men's Hockey Team beats Australia for the third 3rd time Olympics to move to the Quarter Finals.

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{Aug. 2, 2024}

India Outclass Australia In Paris

The Men In Blue have beaten Australia 3-2 in its final group game of Pool B in the Paris Olympics. This is India's first Olympic win over Australia since 1972 in Munich.

India got off to a strong start by running up a 2-0 lead heading into the second quarter. Abhishek scored a goal in the 12th minute he scored his second in as many games. Skipper Harmanpreet then converted a Penalty Corner in the 13th minute.

Breaking the 52-Year Wait!

Celebrating our first win against Australia in the Olympics since 1972!

This victory is for every Indian.

Let's keep the momentum, let's keep the adrenaline!

Onto the Quarter Finals 🔥

FT:
India 🇮🇳 3 - 2 🇳🇿 Australia
Abhishek 12'
Harmanpreet… pic.twitter.com/iHDKbHxuXz
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 2, 2024

Australia then fought back hard and opened their account in the 25th Minute via a goal scored by Thomas Craig. Coming to the third quarter Harmanpreet took the score to 3-1 in favor of India after converting a Penalty Corner. The ball in the process had hit Flynn Ogilvie’s foot in the process which the umpire didn't spot.

Australia still fought till the end and scored a goal in the last quarter giving India a scare. But the Men In Blue kept their cool and won the game.

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