Paris: The Indian hockey team defeated Spain in the Paris Olympics and won the bronze medal for the second consecutive time. The Indian team has succeeded in winning two consecutive medals in the Olympic Games after a gap of 52 years. The Indian team under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Singh was successful in defending the bronze medal won in the Tokyo Olympics. After Team India secured the bronze medal, there was a flood of congratulatory messages for them on social media.

Future generations will remember this achievement

PM Modi tweeted and congratulated the hockey team on winning the bronze medal. He wrote, an achievement that will be remembered for generations to come. The Indian hockey team performed brilliantly at the Olympics and won the bronze medal. This is even more special because this is their second consecutive medal at the Olympics. Their success is a victory of skill, perseverance, and team spirit. They showed great courage and resilience. Congratulations to the players. Every Indian has an emotional connection with hockey and this achievement will make this sport even more popular among the youth of our country.

Harmanpreet Singh was addressed as Sarpanch Sahab

Shortly after this, PM Modi called and spoke to the players of the Indian hockey team. When he addressed Captain Harmanpreet Singh as Sarpanch Sahab, the players of the team burst into laughter. PM Modi said to Captain Harmanpreet, many congratulations to you and your team. You have brought glory to the country. You will remember that I had said in Tokyo that you have broken the entire chain of defeat. With the full efforts of your team under your leadership, we have made progress this time too and I am sure that you guys will bring back the old golden era of hockey again.

Sreejesh was given the responsibility of preparing the new team

Talking to PR Sreejesh, PM Modi said, you have announced retirement after the victory but you will have to prepare a new team. I would definitely like to say one thing that every child in India who understands hockey will remember your fight against Britain, how you played and won with 10 players. This will be considered as an example. Whenever there will be a discussion in world hockey, then your quarter-final match will definitely be discussed. I saw a good team spirit. The country is very proud of you. Many congratulations to all of you from my side.