Rajnath Singh extends wishes to Indian men's hockey team for winning bronze at Paris Olympics

In a post on X, Rajnath said, "Congratulations to our men's Hockey team for the Bronze Medal in the Paris Olympic Games 2024. Their remarkable teamwork and wonderful skills have yielded great results. We are proud of the team and convey best wishes to them for their future endeavours."

A brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh's effortless saves secured a bronze medal for India.

While playing in an electrifying atmosphere, the Indian team added a fourth medal to their tally at the Paris Olympics, after being down 0-1 after the first quarter.

Sreejesh, who was playing his last game for India, went on the ground, filled with emotions, and the rest of the team joined him to celebrate the momentous occasion in India's hockey history.

India won consecutive bronze hockey medals for the first time in 52 years since the 1972 Munich Games.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also hailed the efforts of the hockey team for winning a medal at the Olympics.

"A feat that will be cherished for generations to come! The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics. Their success is a triumph of skill, perseverance and team spirit. They showed immense grit and resilience. Congratulations to the players. Every Indian has an emotional connection with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation," PM Modi said on X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes and said on X that the achievement has raised the pride of Tiranga.

"What a splendid show of mettle! Many congratulations to our men's hockey team on winning the bronze medal at the #ParisOlympics2024. Your power-packed performance and impeccable sportsmanship will ignite a new zest for the sport. Your achievement has raised the pride of the Tiranga," he said.