Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men's hockey team triumphed over Great Britain in an exhilarating quarterfinal clash at the Paris Olympics, securing a spot in the semifinals on Sunday. The match concluded with a 1-1 tie, but India emerged victorious in the shoot-out, winning 4-2 to advance to the semifinals. In the second quarter of the match, India seized a 1-0 advantage when captain Harmanpreet Singh successfully converted a penalty corner. India had four penalty corner chances, while Great Britain had five in the same period.
Earlier in the second quarter, India's Amit Rohidas received a red card for raising his stick and striking opponent William Calnan's head, forcing India to play with 10 men for the remainder of the game. Before halftime, Great Britain's Lee Morton scored the equalizer, providing his team a brief respite. Despite numerous opportunities in the second half, Great Britain could not find the back of the net.
During the shootout, India converted all four of their attempts, with Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh saving one, which proved crucial in securing India's place in the tournament's semifinals. Previously, in their Pool B match, India had achieved a 3-2 victory over Australia, marking their first win against the Australians in an Olympic match in 52 years. The Indian team, bronze medalists at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is aiming for their ninth Olympic hockey gold, with their last victory dating back to the 1980 Moscow Games.
