India Set to Face Great Britain in Olympic Hockey Quarterfinals

It’s an exciting day for hockey fans as India gears up to face Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics 2024. The match will take place on Sunday, August 4, at 1:30 PM IST. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team is looking to secure a spot in the semifinals after a thrilling victory over Australia in their last Pool B match.

This recent win, noted as India’s first Olympic victory against Australia since the 1972 Munich Games, has given the team a much-needed boost of confidence. Meanwhile, Great Britain comes into this match with some momentum, having beaten India in two recent FIH Hockey Pro League matches held in June.

The quarterfinal matchups this time around mirror those from the Tokyo Olympics, where India triumphed over Great Britain on their way to winning a bronze medal. History might favor India, but Great Britain has proven they can be tough competitors.

In the group stages, India finished second in Pool B with 10 points from five matches, recording three wins against teams like New Zealand, Ireland, and, notably, Australia. However, they dropped points against Belgium and Argentina, which adds an interesting twist to their overall performance.

Great Britain, on the other hand, finished third in the same pool with eight points from five matches, securing two wins and two draws. Captain Gareth Furlong has made his mark with three goals, but India’s Harmanpreet Singh is currently the second-highest scorer in the tournament with six goals.

<pAs the teams prepare for battle at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes, fans are eager to see if India can repeat their success from Tokyo or if Great Britain will turn the tables this time. The match will be telecast live on Sports18 Network channels in India and streamed online via JioCinema.