Tokyo Olympics 2020: India beats Germany 5-4 in Men’s Hockey to win historic Bronze medal after 41 yrs, India got its fourth medal in Tokyo

Tokyo Olympics 2020: India beats Germany 5-4 in Men’s Hockey to win historic Bronze medal after 41 yrs, India got its fourth medal in Tokyo | Pics: Twitter

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: India beats Germany 5-4 in Men’s Hockey to win historic Bronze medal after 41 yrs, India got its fourth medal in Tokyo

Tokyo Olympics 2020: The Indian men's hockey team created history at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 by defeating Germany 5-4 to clinch the bronze medal. The Indian Hockey team has won a medal in the Olympics after 41 years.

After falling 1-3 in the match against Germany, the Indian hockey team made a strong comeback and won the match 5-4.

This is India's fourth medals so far in Tokyo Olympics 2020. Earlier Lovlina Borgohain wins Bronze Medal in Boxing & PV Sindhu creates history to win Bronze medal and Mirabai Chanu won the Silver Medal for India in weightlifting. 

History of Indian Men's Hockey Team in Olympic Games 

This is the third bronze medal for the Indian men's hockey team in Olympic history. Earlier Indian Men's Hockey Team had won bronze medals in 1968 and 1972. India has also won eight Gold Medals (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980) and one Silver Medal (1960) in the past.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Indian Men’s Hockey Team for winning Bronze Medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Men's Hockey Team for winning the Bronze Medal at Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Prime Minister also said that with this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister Modi said;

"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. 🏑"

Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic

• Indian Hockey Team Captain: Manpreet Singh
• Indian Hockey Team Coach: Graham Reid

Indian men's Hockey team's record in Olympics 

• Gold Medals: 8 Gold Medals in (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980) Olympics 
• Silver Medals: One Silver Medal in (1960) Olympics 
• Bronze Medals: 3 Bronze Medals in (1968, 1972 and 2020) Olympics