India vs Spain Live Score, Men’s Hockey Bronze Medal Match, Olympics 2024: Indian Hockey On Historic High With Olympic Bronze

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Harmanpreet’s apology to the nation!

India captain Harmanpreet Singh, who ends the campaign with 11 goals including two in the final, said that the team wanted to win the gold for the country. He said that while they came close to going all the way, winning gold was not in their fate. He also apologised to the nation for not winning the gold this time, but pointed that Indian hockey is on the rise. 

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Manpreet dedicates medal to Sreejesh!

Former India captain Manpreet Singh said that the team wanted to dedicate the medal to PR Sreejesh. Manpreet, 32, said that he has played with Sreejesh, 36, for 13 years and have seen a lot over that period.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Sreejesh with a memorable goodbye!

Sreejesh, what would we do without you! The Indian hockey legend bows out in style.

PR Sreejesh at the top! Goodbye hero. pic.twitter.com/cscwIFLuIa

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) August 8, 2024

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: “We stay humble”

India head coach told his players after the game to stay humble. A big shout out to the South African who took over the team at a precarious time and led them to a bronze in Paris. The tactical work he put on when Amit Rohidas was sent off against Great Britain was just simply remarkable.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: India have done it!

India see out some tense moments in the fourth quarter to win the match 2-1, securing back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympics. Harmanpreet Singh with the goals for India, after Spain had taken the lead through Marc Miralles. Spain gave them a scare after earling a late penalty corner. They had a referral for a penalty stroke chalked off by the officials. In the end, India cleared the ball to see out the final seconds of the match.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Late PC for Spain!

Spain have earned a penalty corner in the dying embers of the match. Sreejesh makes the save and India clear the ball. However, Spain take the referral.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Spain in all out mode!

Spain have done an India by removing their keeper for the remaining three minutes. They will now throw everything at India with minutes remaining in the match.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Green card for 10-man!

India are down to 10-man for the next two minutes as Sukhjeet gets a green card. This has been a nightmare day for Sukhjeet. From missing a couple of chances to now watching his team play the next two minutes without him.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Hardik down injured!

Hardik Singh is in the dugout for treatment. He had an off-the-ball collision with a Spanish player. No card for the Spaniard. Manpreet replaces Hardik for the time being

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Big miss from Sukhjeet!

Sukhjeet Singh with another big miss. A goal would’ve give India some breathing space. Will this come back to haunt India? Still over 10 minutes left in the match

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Q4 Starts!

The final quarter is underway with India leading 2-1. We are just 15 minutes away from retaining the gold. Spain will have to throw everything at them to turn this game around. 

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: PC for India!

Another penalty corner for India. We are deep into the third quarter and Harmanpreet is still on the field. The Indian captain fires this towards the goal, but the Spanish keeper makes the block to keep the score at 2-1.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Goal disallowed for Spain!

Spain score from the penalty corner but it has been disallowed. India’s lead stays. Spain are looking dangerous with the possession count going up

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Brace for Harmanpreet!

Hardik takes the referral for a backstick! The replay showed that there was indeed a backstick. India keep the referral and a penalty corner. Harmanpreet steps up and beats Luis Calzada down the left to score his second of the match. India in the lead now

IND 2:1 ESP (’33)

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Q3 starts!

Spain get us underway in Q3 attacking from left to right. Hardik Singh with an early block inside the circle to avert the danger.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Goal for India!

Harmanpreet converts the penalty corner and India restore parity. Brilliant from the Indian skipper as he fires his effort between the legs of Luis Calzado in the Spanish goal. We are in the dying embers of the Q2

IND 1:1 ESP (’30)

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: PC for India!

First penalty corner for India! India take the referral and the decision goes in their favour. India take a gamble as Amit Rohidas takes the drag flick instead of Harmanpreet Singh. However, Spain block the effort

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Spain hit the post!

Spain hit the post! Borja Lacalle gets the ball inside the circle and takes a quick shot. However, his effort cannons of the upright. Basterra fails to get on the rebound as India clear the danger.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Another chance missed by India!

India get another long free-hit! Jarman and Raj Kumar giving Spain some headache. However, India fail to capitalise. Jarmanpreet fires his effort inside the circle and Spain fail to clear. The ball lands in front of Hardik just inside the circle but he fails to trouble the keeper. Lalit’s rebound also blocked by a Spanish stick

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Goal!

Marc Miralles calmly converts the penalty stroke, beating PR Sreejesh, who will not get a clean sheet in his last game. Clumsy from India to concede that penalty stroke. Amit Rohidas with a high stick block inside the circle

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Q2 starts!

The second quarter is underway with India on the ball. Raj Kumar Pal combines with Jarmanpreet on the left flank but Spain maintain their shape, forcing India to move back

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: End of first quarter!

The first quarter has brutal to say the least. This has been a physical game so far. We haven’t had many circle penetrations. Spain have been very defensive, while India haven’t made the most of their circle entries.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Saved by Sreejesh!

PR Sreejesh!!! The veteran keeper to the rescue. After Sukhjeet misses a decent chance to open the scoring, Spain get their circle penetration. However, Sreejesh makes a crucial save by narrowing the angle.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Chance missed!

What a chance for India! Sukhjeet, however, fails to find the back of the net. His effort goes just wide off the target. Lively start from both the team’s as India get the first big chance of the match.

IND 0:0 ESP (‘6)

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Harmanpreet vs Miralles!

Two captains, two quality drag flickers. It’s India’s Harmanpreet Singh and Marc Miralles of Spain. Both have been instrumental in their team’s run to the semi-finals. Harmanpreet has nine goals in his bag.

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Free-hit for Spain!

Early pressure from La Roja as they win an early free-hit just outside India’s circle. However, India do well to avert the danger and have a free-hit of their own.

IND 0:0 ESP (‘3)

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: We are underway!

The Paris Olympics 2024 Men’s Hockey bronze medal match between India and Spain is underway at Stade Yves-du-Manoir

Paris Olympic Games Live, Hockey: Bronze medal match about to start!

We are minutes away from the start of the men’s hockey bronze medal match between India and Spain. Germany and Netherlands will square off for the gold later in the day.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: Aiming for medal no. 13

India have 12 field hockey medals in Olympics history: 8 golds, one silver and three bronzes. The tally is also the highest among any nation.

Will 13 prove to be unlucky for India?

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: India vs Spain H2H!

India and Spain have played 16 games. India have won six of those while Spain have won five times. In the Tokyo Olympics, India would beat Spain 3-0 in the group stage.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: Penalty corner conversion

India’s biggest Achilles heel has been not being able to take advantage of penalty corners. Against Germany, India earned 11 penalty corners, but could score only two.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: Spain lost 4-0

Spain are possibly the underdogs in this bronze medal match. Whilst India were narrowly beaten 3-2 by Germany, Spain convincingly lost 4-0.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: A word for Harmanpreet Singh

India captain Harmanpreet Singh has been phenomenal. He has thrived from penalty corner situations, and scored eight goals so far in the Paris Olympics.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: India’s journey so far

India’s finished second in Pool B, won their quarter-final and then lost the semi. Here’s a recap of their results:

Pool B:

vs Newzealand: 3-2 (W)

vs Argentina: 1-1 (D)
vs Ireland: 2-0 (W)

vs Belgium: 1-2 (L)

vs Australia: 3-2 (W)

Semi-final:

vs Germany: 2-3 (L)

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: Sreejesh’s goodbye

Sreejesh wrote an emotional goodbye note ahead of his final game.

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,… pic.twitter.com/pMPtLRVfS0

— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) August 8, 2024

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: PR Sreejesh’s farewell game

India’s hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, one of the best of the modern era, is going to retire after this match. Now 36, Sreejesh has had an outstanding tournament, with his best performance coming against Great Britain in the quarter-final.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: Germany beat India

In Tokyo 2020, India had beaten Germany to win bronze. In Paris 2024, Germany got their revenge, beating India 3-2 in the semi-final to prevent them a chance of winning gold.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: Back-to-back bronze?

The Indian men’s hockey team won bronze in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and are hoping to repeat the feat this time around in Paris. Up against them? Spain.

India vs Spain LIVE, Olympics Hockey: Hello all!

A very warm welcome one and all to the live coverage for India’s final men’s hockey game at Paris Olympics 2024. We, at NDTV Sports, will bring you all the live action as India aim to seal a bronze medal again.