India Faces Great Britain in Hockey Quarterfinals at Paris 2024

Excitement is building as the Indian men’s hockey team prepares to take on Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The match is set to kick off on Sunday, August 4, at 1:30 PM IST. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian team is entering the match with strong momentum after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Australia, marking their first Olympic win against the Kookaburras since 1972.

Throughout the group stage, India performed well, finishing second in Pool B with 10 points from five matches. Their strong performance included victories against New Zealand, Ireland, and Australia, while also facing tough opponents in defending champions Belgium and Argentina.

Great Britain, on the other hand, wrapped up their group stage in third place with 8 points, achieving two wins and two draws. Having defeated India twice in the FIH Hockey Pro League earlier this June, they are arriving with confidence and looking to avenge their previous Olympic loss to India during the Tokyo Games.

In that memorable match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, India emerged victorious with a 3-1 win against Great Britain, which paved the way for them to secure a bronze medal. This historical context adds extra drama to their upcoming encounter.

As both teams gear up for a clash of titans on the pitch, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh leads the scoring charts with six goals, making him the second-highest scorer in the tournament. Meanwhile, Great Britain’s Gareth Furlong is currently their leading scorer with three goals.

<pFans can catch all the action live on Sports18 Network, with telecasts in both English and Hindi. Additionally, Jio Cinema will provide live streaming of the match in multiple languages, making it accessible for fans across the country. The showdown between India and Great Britain promises to be an exhilarating showdown at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes.