The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is hosting an exhibition titled Asian Bronze. 4000 Years of Beauty from September 27, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The exhibition features bronze works from across Asia.

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum Brings Together Bronze Pieces From Asia

If you need some motivation, look no further than the powerful female athletes representing their countries at the Paris Olympics. Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has paved the way for women athletes in India by making history with winning two bronze medal in the women's 10-metre air pistol event in Paris.

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu Bhaker wins Bronze again, becomes 1st person to win 2 medals in a edition

A fascinating discovery unravelled the varied layers of ancient history as researchers unearthed a bronze hand dating back 2,000 years in the northern region of Spain, media reports said. Covered in cryptic symbols, this relic from the Iron Age has sparked intrigue among researchers. The study published in Antiquity proposed a groundbreaking connection between the mysterious inscriptions and ancient Paleohispanic languages. Thus, it suggested a possible link of the inscription to the development of the modern Basque language in Spain.

The hand is also believed to be crafted by the Vascones tribe in the region. This intriguing study is now challenging previous assumptions about the status of a pre-literate society that did not develop the use of writing at the time.&nbsp;

The ancient Iberians (people who settled in the Iberian peninsula's eastern and southern coasts from the 6th century BC) were known for gruesome practices like severing captives' right hands. However, this artefact's symbolism is now potentially hinting at the ritualistic or cultural significance of what is found in the region.&nbsp;

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Experts, involved in the study, deciphered the text using linguistic analysis. They reportedly identified parallels with Basque vocabulary. "The text inscribed on this artefact, which was found at the entrance of a domestic building, is interpreted as apotropaic, a token entreating good fortune," according to the researchers.&nbsp;

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Moreover, the hand's positioning near a building entrance and the sgraffito technique (a decor method involving layers) used for inscription provide valuable clues about its purpose and context. There were careless strokes and variations in letter size.&nbsp;

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"The new inscription presented here provides support for a growing awareness that the ancient Vascones knew and made use of writing, at least to a degree," the researchers added.

The letters, as per the researchers, would have made use of the sgraffito technique to create the lines seen on the hand. Along with the strange line patterns, there were also large punched dots.

However, the study could not confirm which instrument was employed to write the so-called text. They believe it could be a sharp iron tool like a burin, a handheld tool used for engravings.&nbsp;

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A fascinating discovery unravelled the varied layers of ancient history as researchers unearthed a bronze hand dating back 2,000 years in the northern region of Spain, media reports said.

A fascinating discovery unravelled the varied layers of ancient history as researchers unearthed a bronze hand dating back 2,000 years in the northern region of Spain, media reports said. Covered in cryptic symbols, this relic from the Iron Age has sparked intrigue among researchers. The study published in Antiquity proposed a groundbreaking connection between the mysterious inscriptions and ancient Paleohispanic languages. Thus, it suggested a possible link of the inscription to the development of the modern Basque language in Spain. The hand is also believed to be crafted by the Vascones tribe in the region. This intriguing study is now challenging previous assumptions about the status of a pre-literate society that did not develop the use of writing at the time. The ancient Iberians (people who settled in the Iberian peninsula's eastern and southern coasts from the 6th century BC) were known for gruesome practices like severing captives' right hands. However, this artefact's symbolism is now potentially hinting at the ritualistic or cultural significance of what is found in the region. Also Read | Odysseus: First private mission to moon, beams pic of Bel’kovich K crater. How to watch landing live Experts, involved in the study, deciphered the text using linguistic analysis. They reportedly identified parallels with Basque vocabulary. "The text inscribed on this artefact, which was found at the entrance of a domestic building, is interpreted as apotropaic, a token entreating good fortune," according to the researchers. Also Read | Mystery? Genetic material in butterflies, moths has not changed for over 250mn years Moreover, the hand's positioning near a building entrance and the sgraffito technique (a decor method involving layers) used for inscription provide valuable clues about its purpose and context. There were careless strokes and variations in letter size. Watch | Choose EVs to boost children's health, says study × "The new inscription presented here provides support for a growing awareness that the ancient Vascones knew and made use of writing, at least to a degree," the researchers added. The letters, as per the researchers, would have made use of the sgraffito technique to create the lines seen on the hand. Along with the strange line patterns, there were also large punched dots. However, the study could not confirm which instrument was employed to write the so-called text. They believe it could be a sharp iron tool like a burin, a handheld tool used for engravings. (With inputs from agencies)

Ancient mystery! 2,000-year-old bronze hand reveals enigmatic script

India won a bronze medal in the open category at the Chess Olympiad this month. V Pranav became the 75th Indian to attain the grandmaster title in Chess.

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The 44th chess Olympiad came to an end on Monday in Chennai, the two week long event was held in India for the first time ever and saw a record number of teams take part. Uzbekistan were crowned champions in the open section while hosts India finished with bronze.

44th Chess Olympiad: Uzbekistan win Gold in open category

Benin bronzes are set to return to their home in Nigeria. Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe and United States.

Benin bronzes return to Nigeria: Over 90% of African artefacts are in Europe & US

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the freestyle 65kgs category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This medal equals India's previous best tally of six medals in the Olympics. Bajrang beat&nbsp;Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhastan 8-0 to win the bronze medal.&nbsp;

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He also becomes the sixth Indian wrestler to win an Olympics medal.&nbsp;

Previously, he defeated Iran's Morteza Ghiasi by fall in the quarter-finals to book a berth in the semis. Earlier in the day, he beat Kyrgyzstan's Ernazar Akmataliev in his opening bout to move to the quarterfinals.&nbsp;

However, he lost the semi-finals bout against Azerbaijan's Haji Aliyev 5-12 in Men's 65kg Freestyle. After the match, Bajrang Punia's father, Balwan Singh said, "Winning and losing is part of life. He will definitely win the Bronze medal."

In the match against&nbsp;Daulet Niyazbekov, Punia dominated from the very beginning. India earned two medals from wrestling in Olympics this year. Ravi Kumar Dahiya won a silver medal, and now Bajrang Punia has won bronze.&nbsp;

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the freestyle 65kgs category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This medal equals India's previous best tally of six medals in the Olympics.

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the freestyle 65kgs category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. This medal equals India's previous best tally of six medals in the Olympics. Bajrang beat Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhastan 8-0 to win the bronze medal. ALSO READ: From Ravi Kumar to PV Sindhu: Indian Athletes get mind-boggling cash rewards after winning medals in Tokyo Olympics He also becomes the sixth Indian wrestler to win an Olympics medal. Previously, he defeated Iran's Morteza Ghiasi by fall in the quarter-finals to book a berth in the semis. Earlier in the day, he beat Kyrgyzstan's Ernazar Akmataliev in his opening bout to move to the quarterfinals. However, he lost the semi-finals bout against Azerbaijan's Haji Aliyev 5-12 in Men's 65kg Freestyle. After the match, Bajrang Punia's father, Balwan Singh said, "Winning and losing is part of life. He will definitely win the Bronze medal." In the match against Daulet Niyazbekov, Punia dominated from the very beginning. India earned two medals from wrestling in Olympics this year. Ravi Kumar Dahiya won a silver medal, and now Bajrang Punia has won bronze.

Tokyo Olympics: Bajrang Punia wins bronze in wrestling, India medal tally equals previous best

Australia were handed the bronze medal in the mixed doubles after world number one Novak Djokovic pulled out on account of an injury yet Ashleigh Barty said on Sunday they completely deserved the medal subsequent to playing "incredible" tennis this week.&nbsp;

Novak Djokovic had joined forces with Nina Stojanovic for the mixed doubles yet pulled out with a shoulder injury after to losing to&nbsp;Pablo&nbsp;Carreno&nbsp;Busta&nbsp;in the singles bronze medal match, guaranteeing women's World number one Ashleigh Barty and accomplice John Peers of the third spot at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.

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"We played incredible tennis this week," Barty, a two-time Grand Slam champion fresh off her victory at Wimbledon, told reporters. "It was a unique circumstance to win the bronze but we deserved it.

"For me, being my first experience (at the Olympics), it is quite remarkable. We did not want to make up the numbers. We wanted to win a medal for our country.

"To be able to contribute to our medal count is really exciting. A massive highlight of my career being able to call myself an Olympian and a medallist."

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Ashleigh Barty was shocked in the first round of the singles by Spain's 48th-positioned Sara Sorribes Tormo, while her women's singles run with Storm Sanders finished in the quarter-final.&nbsp;

In the mixed doubles semi-finals, Peers and Barty lost in straight sets to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Andrey Rublev of the Russian Olympic Committee.

"We obviously wanted to have the challenge of playing one of the best nations in the world. But regardless of whether we got on the court or not I feel we deserved it. We definitely deserved to be in the bronze medal match," she said.

"No matter what format, singles, doubles or mixed, I came here with a focus to win a medal for our nation."

Australia were handed the bronze medal in the mixed doubles after world number one Novak Djokovic pulled out on account of an injury yet Ashleigh Barty said on Sunday they completely deserved the medal subsequent to playing "incredible" tennis this week.

Australia were handed the bronze medal in the mixed doubles after world number one Novak Djokovic pulled out on account of an injury yet Ashleigh Barty said on Sunday they completely deserved the medal subsequent to playing "incredible" tennis this week. Novak Djokovic had joined forces with Nina Stojanovic for the mixed doubles yet pulled out with a shoulder injury after to losing to Pablo Carreno Busta in the singles bronze medal match, guaranteeing women's World number one Ashleigh Barty and accomplice John Peers of the third spot at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Belinda Bencic dedicates singles gold to idols Roger Federer, Martina Hingis "We played incredible tennis this week," Barty, a two-time Grand Slam champion fresh off her victory at Wimbledon, told reporters. "It was a unique circumstance to win the bronze but we deserved it. "For me, being my first experience (at the Olympics), it is quite remarkable. We did not want to make up the numbers. We wanted to win a medal for our country. "To be able to contribute to our medal count is really exciting. A massive highlight of my career being able to call myself an Olympian and a medallist." ALSO READ: Watch: Tokyo 2020 Olympics — Novak Djokovic smashes racket during bronze medal match Ashleigh Barty was shocked in the first round of the singles by Spain's 48th-positioned Sara Sorribes Tormo, while her women's singles run with Storm Sanders finished in the quarter-final. In the mixed doubles semi-finals, Peers and Barty lost in straight sets to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Andrey Rublev of the Russian Olympic Committee. "We obviously wanted to have the challenge of playing one of the best nations in the world. But regardless of whether we got on the court or not I feel we deserved it. We definitely deserved to be in the bronze medal match," she said. "No matter what format, singles, doubles or mixed, I came here with a focus to win a medal for our nation."

Tokyo Olympics: Australia deserved mixed doubles bronze, says Ashleigh Barty

Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy bagged the bronze medal in badminton women's doubles at the 21st Commonwealth Games on Saturday after defeating Setyana Mapasa and Gronya Somerville of Australia.

The dramatic match ended when Indian duo outplayed the Australians with their experience and marked the victory.

Ponnappa and Reddy won the match in the straight sets 21-19, 21-19 but as the scores reveal, each set was a neck-to-neck clash.

At a point, in the second set, Australian duo bounced back to level the scores at 18-18 and again at 19-19 but then Ponnappa and Reddy earned two crucial points and clinched the bronze medal.

On the other hand, unfortunately, India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwik Rankireddy lost to Peng Soon Chan and Liu Ying Goh of Malaysia 0-2 (19-21, 19-21) in the badminton mixed doubles bronze medal match.

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Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy bagged the bronze medal in badminton women's doubles at the 21st Commonwealth Games on Saturday after defeating Setyana Mapasa and Gronya Somerville of Australia. The dramatic match ended when Indian duo outplayed the Australians with their experience and marked the victory. Ponnappa and Reddy won the match in the straight sets 21-19, 21-19 but as the scores reveal, each set was a neck-to-neck clash. At a point, in the second set, Australian duo bounced back to level the scores at 18-18 and again at 19-19 but then Ponnappa and Reddy earned two crucial points and clinched the bronze medal. On the other hand, unfortunately, India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwik Rankireddy lost to Peng Soon Chan and Liu Ying Goh of Malaysia 0-2 (19-21, 19-21) in the badminton mixed doubles bronze medal match. Two is company ✌? Superb team work by @P9Ashwini & @sikkireddy to win a ?in the Badminton women's doubles match against Australia. They took just 47 minutes to wrap up the match beating their opponents 21-19, 21-19. Good job girls! ??#IndiaAtCWG pic.twitter.com/y5HPSC9KSF — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) April 14, 2018 ×

CWG 2018: Ashwini Ponnappa, Sikki Reddy bag bronze medal in badminton women's doubles

After Shreyasi Singh won the gold medal for India in Women’s Double Trap, Ankur Mittal settled for the bronze medal in Men’s Double Trap while Ashab Mohd finished in the 4th position.

This is India's 24th medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018.

As of now, India has won 12 gold, 4 silver and 8 bronze at the Games.&nbsp

Ankur, who is a son of a former double trap shooter Ashok Mittal, &nbspwent on to make his mark at the ISSF Shotgun World Championships in Moscow, winning a silver medal in the tournament in double trap shooting.&nbsp

He also won a gold medal in the same event in 2017 at the Shooting World Cup held in Mexico.

Earlier today, Indian shooter Om Prakash Mitharval bagged a bronze medal in men's 5m pistol. Mitharval scored a total of 201.1 in the finals to clinch the third place in the event.

On Tuesday, Heena Sidhu had bagged gold in the women's 25m air pistol event as she broke the Commonwealth Games record by posting 38 points in the 25m category.

The 28-year-old had already clinched a silver in the women's 10m air pistol category.

This is India's 24th medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018.

After Shreyasi Singh won the gold medal for India in Women’s Double Trap, Ankur Mittal settled for the bronze medal in Men’s Double Trap while Ashab Mohd finished in the 4th position. This is India's 24th medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018. As of now, India has won 12 gold, 4 silver and 8 bronze at the Games. Ankur, who is a son of a former double trap shooter Ashok Mittal, &nbspwent on to make his mark at the ISSF Shotgun World Championships in Moscow, winning a silver medal in the tournament in double trap shooting. He also won a gold medal in the same event in 2017 at the Shooting World Cup held in Mexico. Earlier today, Indian shooter Om Prakash Mitharval bagged a bronze medal in men's 5m pistol. Mitharval scored a total of 201.1 in the finals to clinch the third place in the event. On Tuesday, Heena Sidhu had bagged gold in the women's 25m air pistol event as she broke the Commonwealth Games record by posting 38 points in the 25m category. The 28-year-old had already clinched a silver in the women's 10m air pistol category.

CWG 2018: Ankur Mittal wins bronze in Double Trap, gives India its 24th medal

Power paralifter Sachin Chaudhary on Tuesday won bronze to take India's overall medal tally to 21 at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

He claimed the medal in men's heavyweight final at the Carrara Sports Arena 1.

It is also the first medal from the country's para-athletic contingent.&nbsp;

On a day where three other Indian para-powerlifters reached finals, Chaudhary went the distance in his 10-man final and finished with a combined effort of 181 points.&nbsp;

Nigeria's Abdulazeez Ibrahim won gold and silver went to Malaysia's Yee Khie Jong.

Last year, Chaudhary won a silver medal at the Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai with a career-best lift of 200.&nbsp;

He also represented India at the 2012 Summer Paralymics where he finished ninth in the men's -82.50kg event. 
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He claimed the medal in men's heavyweight final

Power paralifter Sachin Chaudhary on Tuesday won bronze to take India's overall medal tally to 21 at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia. He claimed the medal in men's heavyweight final at the Carrara Sports Arena 1. It is also the first medal from the country's para-athletic contingent. On a day where three other Indian para-powerlifters reached finals, Chaudhary went the distance in his 10-man final and finished with a combined effort of 181 points. Nigeria's Abdulazeez Ibrahim won gold and silver went to Malaysia's Yee Khie Jong. Last year, Chaudhary won a silver medal at the Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai with a career-best lift of 200. He also represented India at the 2012 Summer Paralymics where he finished ninth in the men's -82.50kg event.

CWG 2018: Power paralifter Sachin Chaudhary wins bronze, takes India's medal tally to 21

Weightlifter Deepak Lather clinched the bronze medal in men's 69 kg category at the Carrara Stadium on the second day of the Commonwealth Games.

He lifted a combined weight of 295 kg which includes 136 kg in snatch and 159 kg in clean and jerk.

The gold medal was grabbed by Gareth Evans of Wales as he lifted a combined weight of 299 kg, while Sri Lanka's Indika won silver with a lift of 297 kg.

All the four medals for India have from weightlifting. On the first day, Mirabai Chanu grabbed gold for India whereas, P Gururaja opened the medal tally for India by clinching a silver.

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Earlier in the day, weightlifter Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu won India its second gold medal at the Games by outshining in the women's 53 kg category event.

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Deepak Lather clinched the bronze medal in men's 69 kg category

Weightlifter Deepak Lather clinched the bronze medal in men's 69 kg category at the Carrara Stadium on the second day of the Commonwealth Games. He lifted a combined weight of 295 kg which includes 136 kg in snatch and 159 kg in clean and jerk. The gold medal was grabbed by Gareth Evans of Wales as he lifted a combined weight of 299 kg, while Sri Lanka's Indika won silver with a lift of 297 kg. All the four medals for India have from weightlifting. On the first day, Mirabai Chanu grabbed gold for India whereas, P Gururaja opened the medal tally for India by clinching a silver. #ProudMoment for?? as #TeamIndia at the @GC2018 bags another Medal in #Weighlifting! #DeepakLather was all emotional after missing out on the Gold by just 4kgs! Nevertheless, the nation is proud of you Deepak!#GC2018 #GC2018Weightlifting #Congratulations to #Gareth & #Indika pic.twitter.com/jvUwJ8T8A2 — IOA - Team India (@ioaindia) April 6, 2018 × Earlier in the day, weightlifter Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu won India its second gold medal at the Games by outshining in the women's 53 kg category event.

Commonwealth Games: Weightlifter Deepak Lather clinches bronze medal

Aruna Budda Reddy today created history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win an individual medal at the Gymnastics World Cup as she clinched a bronze in the women&#39;s vault event here.

The 22-year-old Reddy, who hails from Hyderabad, scored 13.649 average points to win the bronze at the Hisense Arena here.

Tjasa Kysslef of Slovania won the gold with a score of 13.800 while Emily Whitehead of Australia took the silver with 13.699.

Another Indian in the final round, Pranati Nayak finished sixth with a score of 13.416. The sport of gymnastics has a series of World Cup events in a year and they are second in importance after the World Championships.

&quot;Aruna is now the first and the only Indian to have won a medal in the World Cup and we are proud of her,&quot; Shantikumar Singh, secretary of a faction of Gymnastics Federation of India, told PTI.

Dipa Karmakar, who finished fourth in the 2016 Rio Olympics in women&#39;s vault event, has won a bronze each in the Asian Championships and 2014 Commonwealth Games but not at the level of a World Cup.

This was Aruna&#39;s first international medal through she has taken part at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2014 Asian Games and the 2017 Asian Championships.

Her best international performance before today&#39;s feat was the sixth place finish at the 2017 Asian Championships vault event. In all the other international events, she could not go beyond the qualification stage.

Aruna will also contest in the final round of the floor event tomorrow. In other events, Rakesh Patra finished fourth in the men&#39;s rings event. He is still in the fray for the final round of the parallel bars tomorrow.

The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and 2-14 Asian Games bronze medallist Ashish Kumar will also feature in the men&#39;s vault event final round tomorrow after he finished sixth in the qualifying round.

Sixteen countries are featuring in the World Cup series event this year across two days of qualification with the top eight teams athletes on each apparatus heading to the finals.

The 22-year-old won the women’s vault bronze medal

Aruna Budda Reddy today created history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win an individual medal at the Gymnastics World Cup as she clinched a bronze in the women's vault event here. The 22-year-old Reddy, who hails from Hyderabad, scored 13.649 average points to win the bronze at the Hisense Arena here. Tjasa Kysslef of Slovania won the gold with a score of 13.800 while Emily Whitehead of Australia took the silver with 13.699. Another Indian in the final round, Pranati Nayak finished sixth with a score of 13.416. The sport of gymnastics has a series of World Cup events in a year and they are second in importance after the World Championships. "Aruna is now the first and the only Indian to have won a medal in the World Cup and we are proud of her," Shantikumar Singh, secretary of a faction of Gymnastics Federation of India, told PTI. Dipa Karmakar, who finished fourth in the 2016 Rio Olympics in women's vault event, has won a bronze each in the Asian Championships and 2014 Commonwealth Games but not at the level of a World Cup. This was Aruna's first international medal through she has taken part at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2014 Asian Games and the 2017 Asian Championships. Her best international performance before today's feat was the sixth place finish at the 2017 Asian Championships vault event. In all the other international events, she could not go beyond the qualification stage. Aruna will also contest in the final round of the floor event tomorrow. In other events, Rakesh Patra finished fourth in the men's rings event. He is still in the fray for the final round of the parallel bars tomorrow. The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and 2-14 Asian Games bronze medallist Ashish Kumar will also feature in the men's vault event final round tomorrow after he finished sixth in the qualifying round. Sixteen countries are featuring in the World Cup series event this year across two days of qualification with the top eight teams athletes on each apparatus heading to the finals.

Aruna Reddy becomes 1st Indian to win bronze at Gymnastics World Cup

India reclaimed the bronze medal at the Hockey World League (HWL) Final after eking out a close 2-1 win over a depleted but spirited Germany in the third-fourth place classification match here today.

It was always going to be a David vs Goliath task for Germany as they were already a depleted side before the start of the match having lost five players to illness and injuries.

For the Germans, who had 13 players at its disposal in the semi-final against Australia yesterday, it became bad to worse as they had just 11 players to play with, including reserve goalkeeper Mark Appel, in the bronze medal match after two more players fell ill.

But Germany dished out a lion-hearted performance and not only restricted the margin to 2-1 but also gave the Indian defence a run for their money with as many as 13 shots at the goal as against the home team&#39;s 12.

The Germans also had more penalty corners than India as they secured seven as against the hosts&#39;&nbsp;four.

They might be down with number of players, but the Germans once again produced structured hockey and not only held the attack for 21 minutes but also managed to sneak in a goal.

The Indians were lacklustre and below-par today and had it been a full strength German side the script of the match could very well have been different.

Indian took the lead in 21st minute through SV Sunil before Germany equalised through its reserve custodian Mark Appel (36th). A penalty corner conversion by Harmanpreet Singh in the 54th minute sealed the win and the third place for the Indians.

India had also won the bronze in the last edition of the tournament in Raipur in 2015.

The Germans showed great determination and fighting spirit to not only hold India but also create more and better opportunities in the first quarter.

Germany did not give India any clear cut chance but created a few and also secured the first penalty corner of the first quarter in the 14th minute but it was well defended by the Indians.

Soon after Germany captain Mark Grambusch, who himself played with fever, got a good opportunity but his shot from left side was just wide of the target.

The determined Germans continued in the same vein and earned two more penalty corners in the 19th minute but Indian goalkeeper Suraj Karkera made valiant saves to keep a clean slate for the hosts.

In the very next minute, Germany got another short corner but the script turned out to be the same as Niklas Bruns failed to get the better of Karkera once again.

But an opportunist India took the lead in the very next move against the run of play when Sunil scored from a rebound.

It was set up by Harmanpreet Singh?s defence splitting ball to Akashdeep Singh inside the D but his reverse shot was saved by German custodian Tobias Hauke and from the resultant rebound Sunil scored to give India the lead.

Despite playing with only 11 players and one goal down, the Germans kept up the pressure on the Indian defence and in the process secured two more penalty corners in quick succession before half time but they failed to make use of the chances.

India had the first shot at the goal after the change of ends but Akashdeep?s shot in the 33rd minute was kept away by Hauke.

The Germans showed they are not here to just make numbers and entertain the crowd as they stunned India three minutes later when their reserve goalkeeper Mark Appel, who played as a striker today because of illness to a number of teammates, tapped in skipper Mark Grambusch?s pass to draw parity.

India secured three back-to-back penalty corners in a span of two minutes the last of which was converted by Harmanpreet with a powerful, low grounded flick to take the lead which they managed to hold on despite last-ditch efforts from the Germans who failed to utilise another penalty corner in the dying minutes of the match.&nbsp;

Germany were a depleted side before the start of the match itself, having lost five players to illness and injury

India reclaimed the bronze medal at the Hockey World League (HWL) Final after eking out a close 2-1 win over a depleted but spirited Germany in the third-fourth place classification match here today. It was always going to be a David vs Goliath task for Germany as they were already a depleted side before the start of the match having lost five players to illness and injuries. For the Germans, who had 13 players at its disposal in the semi-final against Australia yesterday, it became bad to worse as they had just 11 players to play with, including reserve goalkeeper Mark Appel, in the bronze medal match after two more players fell ill. But Germany dished out a lion-hearted performance and not only restricted the margin to 2-1 but also gave the Indian defence a run for their money with as many as 13 shots at the goal as against the home team's 12. The Germans also had more penalty corners than India as they secured seven as against the hosts' four. They might be down with number of players, but the Germans once again produced structured hockey and not only held the attack for 21 minutes but also managed to sneak in a goal. The Indians were lacklustre and below-par today and had it been a full strength German side the script of the match could very well have been different. Indian took the lead in 21st minute through SV Sunil before Germany equalised through its reserve custodian Mark Appel (36th). A penalty corner conversion by Harmanpreet Singh in the 54th minute sealed the win and the third place for the Indians. India had also won the bronze in the last edition of the tournament in Raipur in 2015. The Germans showed great determination and fighting spirit to not only hold India but also create more and better opportunities in the first quarter. Germany did not give India any clear cut chance but created a few and also secured the first penalty corner of the first quarter in the 14th minute but it was well defended by the Indians. Soon after Germany captain Mark Grambusch, who himself played with fever, got a good opportunity but his shot from left side was just wide of the target. The determined Germans continued in the same vein and earned two more penalty corners in the 19th minute but Indian goalkeeper Suraj Karkera made valiant saves to keep a clean slate for the hosts. In the very next minute, Germany got another short corner but the script turned out to be the same as Niklas Bruns failed to get the better of Karkera once again. But an opportunist India took the lead in the very next move against the run of play when Sunil scored from a rebound. It was set up by Harmanpreet Singh?s defence splitting ball to Akashdeep Singh inside the D but his reverse shot was saved by German custodian Tobias Hauke and from the resultant rebound Sunil scored to give India the lead. Despite playing with only 11 players and one goal down, the Germans kept up the pressure on the Indian defence and in the process secured two more penalty corners in quick succession before half time but they failed to make use of the chances. India had the first shot at the goal after the change of ends but Akashdeep?s shot in the 33rd minute was kept away by Hauke. The Germans showed they are not here to just make numbers and entertain the crowd as they stunned India three minutes later when their reserve goalkeeper Mark Appel, who played as a striker today because of illness to a number of teammates, tapped in skipper Mark Grambusch?s pass to draw parity. India secured three back-to-back penalty corners in a span of two minutes the last of which was converted by Harmanpreet with a powerful, low grounded flick to take the lead which they managed to hold on despite last-ditch efforts from the Germans who failed to utilise another penalty corner in the dying minutes of the match.

India beat Germany 2-1 to reclaim bronze at HWL Final

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