<p>India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after&nbsp;they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, including the second and the third goal, to lead India to a second-place finish in their Group B with ten points from five contested matches.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A 3-2 win to end our 52 year wait as we beat Australia for the first time since 1972 at the Olympics in Hockey. A spectacular match with an all round team effort!<br />
With the group stage matches done and having qualified, we will next be in action in the Quarter Finals on the 4th… <a href="https://t.co/OiHF7kiWsP">pic.twitter.com/OiHF7kiWsP</a></p>
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<p>Team India’s last win over the mighty Aussies came during the Munich Olympic Games in 1972 – more than half a century ago.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-2024-ankita-dhiraj-crash-out-in-semis-as-indian-archers-fail-to-qualify-for-gold-medal-match-746639">Paris Olympics 2024: Ankita, Dhiraj crash out in semis as Indian archers fail to qualify for gold medal match</a></strong></p>

<p>India, 7, opened the account with a goal in the 12th minute via Abhishek, while Harmanpreet was on the score sheet in the next minute from the penalty corner to give his team a massive 2-0 lead.</p>

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<p>Though India maintained their momentum for some time, Australia cracked open it with a goal in the 25th minute through Thomas Craig.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Veteran keeper PR Sreejesh made some stunning saves in the second half; however, the Aussies didn’t drop their guard and came back stronger after Harmanpreet made it 3-1 (via penalty shot in the 33rd minute) with a goal in the 55th minute. Blake Glovers made the most of his chance as Australia fought back in the game.</p>

<p>Abhishek got another massive chance in the final quarter but failed to convert it as India finished with three crucial points to stay ahead of Australia in the Group Standings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is also the first time India has beaten Australia on turf in men’s hockey.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, India finished Group B with three wins, a loss against the defending champions Belgium and a draw against heavyweights Argentina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Men in Blue will play their quarterfinal clash on Sunday (August 4).</p>

<p>Table-toppers Belgium will top Group B irrespective of their result against Argentina later on Friday.</p>

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India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games.

India’s men’s hockey team had their ‘Chak de moment’ at the Paris Olympics 2024 after they beat Australia (3-2) for the first time in 52 years in the Summer Games. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brace, including the second and the third goal, to lead India to a second-place finish in their Group B with ten points from five contested matches. A 3-2 win to end our 52 year wait as we beat Australia for the first time since 1972 at the Olympics in Hockey. A spectacular match with an all round team effort! With the group stage matches done and having qualified, we will next be in action in the Quarter Finals on the 4th… pic.twitter.com/OiHF7kiWsP — Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 2, 2024 × Team India’s last win over the mighty Aussies came during the Munich Olympic Games in 1972 – more than half a century ago. ALSO READ: Paris Olympics 2024: Ankita, Dhiraj crash out in semis as Indian archers fail to qualify for gold medal match India, 7, opened the account with a goal in the 12th minute via Abhishek, while Harmanpreet was on the score sheet in the next minute from the penalty corner to give his team a massive 2-0 lead. Stop everything! Watch Harmanpreet Singh's penalty corner magic! India 2-0 against Australia, Watch 🇮🇳 🆚 🇦🇺 LIVE NOW on #Sports18 & stream FREE on #JioCinemahttps://t.co/gSEsPeomjp #OlympicsOnJioCinema #OlympicsOnSports18 #JioCinemaSports #Cheer4Bharat #Hockey pic.twitter.com/dRrpE0IjUb — JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 2, 2024 × Though India maintained their momentum for some time, Australia cracked open it with a goal in the 25th minute through Thomas Craig. Veteran keeper PR Sreejesh made some stunning saves in the second half; however, the Aussies didn’t drop their guard and came back stronger after Harmanpreet made it 3-1 (via penalty shot in the 33rd minute) with a goal in the 55th minute. Blake Glovers made the most of his chance as Australia fought back in the game. Abhishek got another massive chance in the final quarter but failed to convert it as India finished with three crucial points to stay ahead of Australia in the Group Standings. It is also the first time India has beaten Australia on turf in men’s hockey. The last time the Indian Hockey team beat Australia at the Olympics was 5️⃣2️⃣ years ago! 🤯 Catch all the action from #Paris2024 on #Sports18, plus stream for FREE on #JioCinema! 👈#OlympicsOnJioCinema #OlympicsOnSports18 #JioCinemaSports #Cheer4Bharat #Hockey #Olympics pic.twitter.com/ZAzc6gJh6c — JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 2, 2024 × Meanwhile, India finished Group B with three wins, a loss against the defending champions Belgium and a draw against heavyweights Argentina. The Men in Blue will play their quarterfinal clash on Sunday (August 4). Table-toppers Belgium will top Group B irrespective of their result against Argentina later on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Paris Olympics 2024: India beat Australia for first time in 52 years in men's hockey, finish second in Group B

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