Harmanpreet Singh’s Indian team has been a force to be reckoned with at the Paris Olympics 2024. India’s hockey contingent finished second in Pool B below Belgium. They even defeated the mighty Australians after a wait of over five decades at the competition.
Following a successful group stage campaign, the Men in Blue found themselves up against Great Britain in the quarter-final of the competition. After a 1-1 draw in regulation time, India won the bout 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
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The Indian contingent is now set to take on Germany in the semi-finals of the competition, the same team that they defeated in the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, marking the end of a 41-year long wait for an Olympic medal.
If India does manage to beat the Germans once again, they will find themselves in the Final of the hockey event at the Paris Olympics 2024.
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When did the Indian hockey team last play in the Olympic final?
India last competed in the Olympic Final of the hockey event at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. They defeated Spain in a thrilling 4-3 encounter to win their record eighth gold medal at the Olympics event. However, what followed was a 41-year-long drought for success at the Olympic stage for the Men in Blue.
When is the India vs Germany hockey semi-final at Paris 2024?
The Indian men’s team will be facing Germany in the semi-final on Tuesday, August 6. The match is set to kick off at 10:30 PM IST.
| Event | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| India vs Germany hockey semi-final | August 6, 2024 | 10:30 PM |
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How to watch the India vs Germany hockey semi-final at Paris 2024?
Fans in India can catch all the action from the semi-final clash between India and Germany live on the Sports 18 network. Live streaming for the same is available on the JioCinema app and website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sports 18 Network | JioCinema app and website |