India wins Bronze in Tokyo Olympics 2020 after 1980

India wins Bronze in Tokyo Olympics 2020 after 1980

India created hockey history to start Day 14, beating Germany 5-4 in the bronze-medal match for a first podium finish in 41 years. The last came in 1980 when India won its 8th gold at the Games.

India sealed a 5-4 win against Germany in their men's hockey bronze medal match at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Simranjeet Singh scored two goals for India at the Oi Hockey Stadium, along with Hardik Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, and Rupinder Pal Singh also adding their names on the scoresheet. The win also helped the Indian men's hockey team end their 41-year medal wait at the Olympics.