The Summer Olympics 2024 are slowly nearing their end and today, August 8, 2024, brought in some remarkable news for India. The Indian Hockey team clinched a bronze medal at the games in Paris after defeating Spain, making it their second consecutive medal at the Olympics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and others extended their congratulations.
PM Narendra Modi took to X (Twitter) and stated, “A feat that will be cherished for generations to come! The Indian Hockey team shines bright at the Olympics, bringing home the Bronze Medal! This is even more special because it is their second consecutive Medal at the Olympics.”
He further expressed, “Their success is a triumph of skill, perseverance and team spirit. They showed immense grit and resilience. Congratulations to the players. Every Indian has an emotional connect with Hockey and this accomplishment will make the sport even more popular among the youth of our nation.”
Deepika Padukone posted an Instagram story celebrating the Indian Hockey team’s win. Kareena Kapoor Khan also shared their achievement on her story and said, “Absolutely brilliant @weareteamindia @hockeyindia.”
Sidharth Malhotra stated, “What a match, @hockeyindia! Congratulations on the well-deserved win! @sreejesh88, thank you for your commendable performance for the nation. #TeamIndia #ParisOlympics2024.”
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