Bollywood celebrities are beaming with pride and joy as India’s Men’s hockey team clinched a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stars like Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Samantha Prabhu took to social media to celebrate this monumental achievement, expressing their admiration and support for the team’s incredible performance.
Deepika Padukone, known for her love for sports, shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram account. Accompanied by a powerful image of the victorious team celebrating on the field, she congratulated the players for their outstanding performance and dedication.
Kareena Kapoor Khan also praised the team via her Instagram Stories, commending the players for their brilliant efforts with a post that read, “Absolutely brilliant.”
Shilpa Shetty joined in the celebrations, sharing a congratulatory message on her Instagram story, expressing her pride in the team’s achievement.
The Indian hockey team’s victory was secured by a brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh and effortless saves by PR Sreejesh, leading to a 2-1 win over Spain at the Yves du Manoir Stadium. This win marks the first time in 52 years, since the 1972 Munich Games, that India has won consecutive bronze medals in Olympic hockey.
The Indian team, playing in an electrifying atmosphere, added a fourth medal to their tally at the Paris Olympics. After being down 0-1 after the first quarter, they made a remarkable comeback, with Sreejesh, who was playing his last game for India, joining the team in an emotional celebration of this historic moment.
Under the guidance of coach Craig Fulton, India made history and secured back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympics. Goals from Harmanpreet Singh (30′, 33′) were crucial in leading India to victory, with Spain’s Marc Miralles (18′) scoring the lone goal for his team.
