First Time Since 1972: India Ends Olympic Medal Drought

India are the most successful nation in field hockey in Olympics history.

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The nation has won eight gold medals, five more than any other nation.

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In recent years, however, India has had a poor record against Australia at the Olympics.

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India broke their win drought against Australia with a 3-2 win in Pool B of Parish 2024.

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Two goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh and one by Abhishek took India to victory over the Tokyo 2020 silver medalists.

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The win also gave India its first win over Australia in men's field hockey since the 1972 Munich Olympics.

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For the first time in 52 years, India were able to defeat Australia at the Olympics.

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It is also the first time India beat Australia at the Olympics on an astroturf pitch.

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First Time Since 1972: India Ends Olympic Medal Drought

India are the most successful nation in field hockey in Olympics history.

The nation has won eight gold medals, five more than any other nation.

In recent years, however, India has had a poor record against Australia at the Olympics.

India broke their win drought against Australia with a 3-2 win in Pool B of Parish 2024.

Two goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh and one by Abhishek took India to victory over the Tokyo 2020 silver medalists.

The win also gave India its first win over Australia in men's field hockey since the 1972 Munich Olympics.

For the first time in 52 years, India were able to defeat Australia at the Olympics.

It is also the first time India beat Australia at the Olympics on an astroturf pitch.

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