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Tokyo Olympics Hockey: Twitter goes berserk as India wins historic bronze medal ending a 41 year long drought

by Anshuman Mahapatra
August 5, 2021, 9:12 AM IST
in Hockey, Tokyo 2020
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After 41 long years, India has finally managed to secure a podium finish. At the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian men’s hockey team put up a sensational performance to clinch the bronze medal. In the third-place game, India faced off with European powerhouse Germany in a fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat thriller.

Germany was the ones to draw first blood before rushing to a 3-1 lead in the second quarter. But India’s never-give-up attitude saw them stage a spectacular comeback to topple the Germans. The Men in Blue pulled back two goals in the span of two minutes to level the scores going into the second quarter.

The second half saw India got off with renewed energy and intensity with fire in their eyes to script history. And they succeeded in hammering home two goals in quick succession to take the lead. Germans too were not a team to give up and fought till the last second but failed to level the scores as India won a dramatic bronze medal game 5-4.

A HISTORIC COMEBACK! 🥉🙌#IND men’s #hockey team came back 3-3 in the first-half against #GER and took the lead in the final 30 minutes to win the match 5-4 and the #bronze medal 🙌#Tokyo2020 | #UnitedByEmotion | #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/acZHNxR5Py

— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) August 5, 2021

Twitter celebrates India’s historic medal at Tokyo Olympics

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Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh was yet again the hero of the game as he kept the relentless German attack at bay. India defended as many as 15 penalty corners in the game and the credit for it goes to the legendary shot-stopper who led the defensive line from the front.

Congratulations to our men's hockey team for winning an Olympic Medal in hockey after 41 years. The team showed exceptional skills, resilience & determination to win. This historic victory will start a new era in hockey and will inspire the youth to take up and excel in the sport

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 5, 2021

Heartiest Congratulations to the Indian Hockey team for winning the Bronze medal in a keenly fought contest against Germany! The team displayed excellent professionalism and the entire nation is proud of their achievement. @TheHockeyIndia #Hockey #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/Xoshs6G13T

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 5, 2021

Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian.

Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze. With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth. India is proud of our Hockey team. 🏑

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2021

In the dying moments of the game, India was peppered with wave after wave of German attack yet they stood strong. It was Sreejesh who came to the rescue yet again making a crucial save. It was with that save that he secured the bronze medal for the team.

Brilliant in Blue 👏
Congratulations Indian Men’s #Hockey Team on the spectacular victory to give us an Olympic medal after 41 long years. This historic win at #Tokyo2020 will inspire generation of sportspersons. All the very best for future. #Cheer4India @thehockeyindia

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 5, 2021

Finally… #Hockey #Olympics #indiavsger pic.twitter.com/twRUM06Ppn

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) August 5, 2021

A proud & historic moment for the nation as Men’s Hockey Team wins Bronze Medal in #Olympics by defeating Germany in a scintillating match. A tremendous achievement to be finishing on the podium after 41 years and the Hockey Bronze is worth its weight in Gold. Congratulations 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9LK8bu6mEY

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) August 5, 2021

An emotional moment for the entire nation, a moment of pride. The long wait has ended! Congratulations to the Indian Men's Hockey team for their splendid achievement. @TheHockeyIndia

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 5, 2021

Indian hockey fans right now pic.twitter.com/DPRe9U5SRA

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 4, 2021

Sreejesh – The Hero, he saved penalty corner in the last 6 seconds. His efforts throughout whole #Olympics just Remarkable. Absolute Champion. #Hockey #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/F85gvpVX2S

— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket) August 5, 2021

Sreejesh saved a penalty corner when there were just 6 seconds left in the match – The wall. #Hockey pic.twitter.com/OnxULX2OPd

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 5, 2021

India wins bronze in Hockey. A drought of 41 years comes to an end. All the hard work has paid off. 5-4 against Germany.

So proud. Jai Hind 🙏

— Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) August 5, 2021

Also Read | History Created! Indian Men Hockey Team win a Sensational Bronze Medal Ending a 41 year long drought

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Anshuman Mahapatra

Anshuman Mahapatra

Anshuman Mahapatra is currently pursuing an engineering degree. Writing and sports are his fortes. He covers cricket as well as badminton, boxing and other Olympic sports. Anshuman is addicted to reading novels and cricket. He is a huge Chennai Super Kings fan.

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