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PremiumIndia vs Spain Score Hockey, Paris Olympics: India won the bronze medal in hockey at Paris on 8 August. This is India's second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics and 13 in total in hockey.
India defeated Spain 2-1 in the hockey match and with this, this is back to back bronze medal in the Olympics. This is also the first time the India won back to back medal after a gap of 52 years. They won last consecutively in 1968 and 1972.
After this win, India have now won four medals at the ongoing Paris Olympics. All four bronze – three coming from shooting and one from hockey.
Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian Hockey team may have missed the chance to win gold medal in the ongoing Paris Olympics, but the hope for bronze medal is still alive for the India team as they as are all set to face Spain at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris on 8 August for the Bronze medal.
Till now, India has won the men's hockey gold eight times, while the last gold medal arrived in 1980. In addition to their 8 Gold Medals, India claimed a Silver medal in 1960 and 3 Bronze medals in 1968 and 1972, and the previous Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
Also, if India wins the medal today, this will be India's second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics and 13 in total.
India vs Spain head to head:
Looking at the head to head clashes, India won four of its matches against Spain in the past five encounters.
India vs Spain match time:
The India vs Spain Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal match will begin at 5.30 pm IST at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris.
India vs Spain Live Score, Olympics Hockey: With Indian hockey player won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, Odisha CM Mohan Majhi on Thursday announced a cash reward of ₹15 lakh each for players of Indian hockey team and ₹10 lakh each for the support staff. Odisha player Amit Rohidas to get ₹4 crore.
India vs Spain Live Score, Olympics Hockey: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed the men's hockey team and said that it is a 'brilliant bronze'.
"Hockey is an emotion. Jai Hind! Perfect farewell to our champion #Shreejesh! Brilliant Bronze," Gautam Gambhir wrote on X.
India vs Spain Live Score, Olympics Hockey: Olympian Abhinav Bindra congratulated Indian men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics.
He took to X and wrote, “The Indian Men’s Hockey Team, with courage etched in every stride, you’ve brought home a bronze medal that shines with the brilliance of gold. To each of you, who donned the tricolor with pride—thank you for giving us a moment that will echo in our hearts for generations. Congratulations."
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "By winning the medal in Paris Olympics, our hockey team has made every Indian proud. The credit for this victory achieved through hard work, passion and teamwork goes to every player of the team. You have made crores of countrymen proud with your excellent performance. Congratulations to all the coaches and support staff associated with the team. Infinite congratulations, immense salutations."
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Ex-Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "Indeed a historic and very very special moment for India. Congratulate #IndianHockey Team on winning consecutive bronze medals in #Olympics after so many decades. Indian team’s historic medal at #ParisOlympics2024 has swelled every Indian’s heart in pride. It is also a deeply emotional moment for me personally. May this bring back the halcyon days for hockey, bringing more and more laurels for the country. Best wishes."
India vs Spain Live Score, Olympics Hockey: PM Narendra Modi spoke to Indian Hockey team and congratulated them on the Bronze medal victory.
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "Congratulations to our men's Hockey team for the Bronze Medal in the #ParisOlympicGames2024. 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."
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to our Hockey Team for securing the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics! It is after over five decades that India has won bronze medals in back-to-back Olympic Games. The team deserves highest praise for resurgence of Indian Hockey. They have done India proud. The consistency, skills, cohesion and fighting spirit shown by this team will inspire our youth. Well done, Indian hockey team!"
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Union Minister Chirag Paswan has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "Indian Hockey Team wins Bronze! What an amazing match! Congratulations Team India on winning the Bronze medal in the Men’s Hockey Tournament at #ParisOlympics2024."
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to Team India for winning the bronze medal in the hockey competition of Paris Olympics-2024! You are our champion. India is proud of you. @TheHockeyIndia"
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "Heartiest Congratulations to our men's hockey team for winning the bronze medal in #ParisOlympics2024! India beams with joy at your extraordinary achievement. Your relentless dedication and unwavering hard work fill our hearts with boundless pride. Wish you all the very best in all your future endeavours! Jai Hind!!"
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "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. @TheHockeyIndia"
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian Hockey team for winning the bronze medal in Paris Olympics 2024.
He took to X and wrote, "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 connect with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation."
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: India won the bronze medal in hockey at Paris on 8 August. This is India's second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympics and 13 in total.
India defeated Spain 2-0 in the hockey match and with this, this is back to back bronze medal in the Olympics. This is also the first time the India won back to back medal after a gap of 52 years. They won last consecutively in 1968 and 1972.
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Spain get another Penalty corner as the ball hits the leg of an Indian defender. But it a brilliant save by India.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q4
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: With India maintaining the lead, Spain get a penalty corner. Its a brilliant save by India.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q4
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Hardik Singh is down, as he gets collided with Spanish player and ran into him to prevent a counter attack. Hardik walks off holding his hand.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q4
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Over 10 minutes left in the match, India maintain lead. Though Spain tries for a equaliser, India’s D. Jarmanpreet intervenes and its a save.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q4
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: In the beginning for last quarter, India conceded a penalty corner, but it was mistracked by the Spanish attacker. India maintain lead.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q4
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: India gets a penalty corner, with skipper Harmanpreet Singh takes the shot. But it was a brilliant save by the Spanish goalkeeper.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q3
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Spain gets a penalty corner, but India defends it as PR Sreejesh saves it.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q3
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: India gets another Penalty corner, but misses the chance. India manages to maintain the lead. In the meantime, Abhishek has been shown a green card and he will sit for minutes.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q3
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: After getting a second chance for penalty corner, India missed the chance the score a goal, as Harmanpreet Singh could not convert it to a goal.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q3
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: As the third quarter begins India and Spain, India gets a penalty and its a GOAL for India.
IND 2:1 ESP in Q3
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: India manage to win another penalty corner. Skipper Harmanpreet converts the penalty corner into a GOAL with this powerful dragflick. With this, the scores are equal.
IND 1:1 ESP at Half-time
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Penalty corner for India, which has been contested by Spain. Decision upheld by TV umpire. Amit Rohidas flicks, however, Spain make the save to keep the lead.
IND 0:1 ESP in Q2
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: After PR Sreejesh ends up on the ball, Spain gets another penalty corner. However, nothing comes out off it and India hit back on the counter.
IND 0:1 ESP in Q2
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: With Gurjant driving forward before passing it to the right, Jaramnpreet Singh manages to only win a free-hit.
IND 0:1 ESP in Q2
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: After conceding the first goal, India are under pressure now. Sreejesh saves a shot by Spanish midfielder.
IND 0:1 ESP in Q2
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: As the second quarter begins, Spain has started playing its dominant game. Marc Miralles converts the penalty stroke into a GOAL.
IND 0:1 ESP in Q2
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Gurjant looks he is OK now and appears to be back on the field again. In the meantime: "Jeetega bhai jeetega..." chants underway.
IND 0:0 ESP in Q1
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Following Sukhjeet Singh missed the chance to score a goal, Spain managed their circle penetration. But, excellent save by Sreejesh. IND 0:0 ESP ('10)
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Sukhjeet Singh with 1st shot on goal and misses it as he fails to find the back of the net. IND 0:0 ESP ('6)
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Match begins. In the 1st quarter, Manpreet Singh making early moves, as Spain's defence regained possession. India 0-0 Spain in 1st quarter.
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Ahead of the bronze medal match between India and Spain, R Sreejesh described his international career as 'nothing short of extraordinary'.
Sreejesh said, as quoted by Hindustan Times, "As I stand between the posts for the final time, my heart swells with gratitude and pride. This journey, from a young boy with a dream to the man defending India's honour, has been nothing short of extraordinary."
"Today, I play my last match for India. Every save, every dive, every roar of the crowd will forever echo in my soul. Thank you, India, for believing in me, for standing by me. This is not the end, but the beginning of cherished memories. Forever a custodian of dreams," he added.
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: With Indian Hockey team eyes for bronze medal in the Paris Olympics, the match has begun at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris.
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: Spain's starting XI
1.Alejandro Alonso
2.Jordi Bonastre
3.Xavier Gispert
4.Pepe Cunill
5.Jose Maria Basterra
6. Gerard Clapes
7.Marc Reyne
8.Marc Miralles
9.Luis Calzado
10.Joaquin Menini
11.Ignacio Rodriguez
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: India's starting XI
1.Sreejesh PR
2.Amit Rohidas
3.Harmanpreet Singh
4.Sumit
5.Sanjay
6.Shamsher Singh
7.Manpreet Singh
8.Hardik Singh
9.Abhishek
10.Sukhjeet Singh
11.Mandeep Singh
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: The India vs Spain hockey match in the Paris 2024 Olympics bronze medal match will be live streamed on JioCinema. It will be telecast live on the Sports18 Network TV channels in India.
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: The India vs Spain Paris Olympics 2024 bronze medal match will begin at 5.30 pm IST at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Paris.
India vs Spain Live, Bronze Medal: It is going to be PR Sreejesh's final international hockey match for the country, and the Indian hockey team is trying to best to give Sreejesh a medal-winning farewell at the biggest stage. He has been exceptional as goalkeeper throughout the Paris Olympics 2024.
