‘Hockey is an emotion’: Social media erupts after India’s bronze

The Indian men’s hockey team secured their second consecutive Olympic bronze with a 2-1 win over Spain, a milestone last achieved in 1972. After Spain’s Marc Miralles scored a penalty stroke, India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice (30th, 33rd) to clinch victory. Despite a challenging lead-up and a semifinal loss to Germany, India’s resilience and determination prevailed. The win also marked a heartfelt farewell for veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the team, while Gautam Gambhir and other prominent figures praised the achievement.