– India’s men’s hockey team achieved a historic first in 52 years by defeating Australia 3-2 in their final men’s hockey Pool B match at the Paris Olympics 2024.
– This victory marks the first time since the 1972 Olympics that India has defeated Australia in hockey in the quadrennial event.
– Abhishek and Harmanpreet Singh (2) scored for India, while Thomas Craig and Blake Govers struck for Australia.
– India now sits in second place in Pool B with 10 points from 5 matches, behind Belgium and ahead of Australia.
– India started their campaign with a win against New Zealand, drew against Argentina, and then beat Ireland.