India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey match updates: Mandeep Singh scored an equaliser for India in the quarter 2 to pull them back in the game. It was a thrilling first half where both teams tested each other’s defence. The Indian hockey team has arrived in Paris with the aim of ending their 44-year Gold Medal drought. Harmanpreet Singh and Co. will kickstart their campaign in Paris against world number 10 New Zealand, as it is expected to be a thrilling contest.
India is the most successful hockey team in the Olympics, with 12 medals in the sport, but looking back at the last few decades, they failed to impress on the big stage. They won their last Olympic hockey gold way back in 1980. However, the Indian team has bounced back in recent times and won a Bronze medal in Tokyo 2020, which brought joy to the loyal fanbase of the sport which was waiting for the team to get to the podium.
They won their first Gold Medal after beating the Netherlands 3-0 in the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and went on to dominate, winning Gold Medals in the 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, and 1980 Olympics. In addition to their 8 Gold Medals, India claimed a Silver medal in 1960 and 3 Bronze medals in 1968 and 1972, and the previous Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
The Paris Olympics is not going to be an easy ride for the Men in Blue as they have been placed in Pool B alongside some of the hockey giants Belgium (World No. 2), Australia (World No. 3), Argentina (World No. 7), New Zealand (World No. 10), and Ireland (World No. 11).
However, they have trained hard for the mega sporting event not only physically but mentally also and underwent an arduous three-day training camp in renowned adventurer Mike Horn’s base in Switzerland to strengthen the mental toughness of the players.
The training camp at Horn’s base was arranged by renowned South African mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who will assist the Indian men’s hockey team in Paris.
Upton, who was part of India’s 2011 Cricket World Cup-winning side’s support staff, and now been roped in for a mental conditioning coach’s role in the hockey team.
The ongoing Olympics is also going to be special for one more reason as veteran India goalkeeper P R Sreejesh announced that he will bid adieu to the game after the Paris 2024, ending a career that spanned 18 years during which he was a pivotal figure in some historic moments for the side. His teammates will be raring to give him an epic send-off with a medal.
The 36-year-old, a veteran of 328 International caps, including three Olympic Games, and multiple Commonwealth Games and World Cups, will be playing in his fourth Olympics in Paris beginning July 26.
However, the Men in Blue will be feeling a bit of pressure after their recent underwhelming results in the PRO League. In the Europe leg, India registered only two wins against Argentina and Germany, and finished seventh spot in the Pro League.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:58 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 2-1 NZ | 4′ Quarter 3
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Vivek has put India ahead in the game with his aggressive instinct. The New Zealand goalkeeper fumbled the ball but Vivek was close to him and he didn’t make any mistake to put inside the goal. It was referred for a video check and India were awarded the goal. IND 2-1 NZ | 4′ Quarter 3
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:54 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 1-1 NZ | 3′ Quarter 3
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India once again started a quarter with an aggressive approach but New Zealand is showing some solid defensive resilience here. However, India are in no mood to stop. IND 1-1 NZ | 3′ Quarter 3
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:51 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Quarter 3 begins
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: We are back for the last two-quarters of the thrilling clash. The two teams will give their all to get the crucial win.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:42 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 1-1 NZ | HALF TIME
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India bounced back well in the second quarter to get the equaliser. We are all set for a thrilling next 30 minutes as both teams are playing some exciting hockey. India are relying more on the build-up while New Zealand are looking for counter-attacking moves. IND 1-1 NZ | HALF TIME
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:35 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Mandeep scores; IND 1-1 NZ | 10′ Quarter 2
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Excellent presence of mind from Mandeep Singh who charged towards the ball which was close to the New Zealand goalkeeper and managed to score the equaliser here. India are back in the game now. IND 1-1 NZ | 10′ Quarter 2
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:29 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 0-1 NZ 7′ Quarter 2
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: New Zealand are banking on counter-attacks now to double their lead but the Indian defenders have done well in the second quarter to keep themselves alive in the game. IND 0-1 NZ 7′ Quarter 2
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:25 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 0-1 NZ 4′ Quarter 2
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India once again start a quarter on an attacking note but this time they need an equaliser to get back into the game. New Zealand’s defence has been rock-solid and not allowing many spaces for the Indian attackers to get something. IND 0-1 NZ 4′ Quarter 2
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:19 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Start of Quarter 2
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: The players are back in the middle for the second quarter and India in desperate need of an equaliser.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:18 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 0-1 NZ at the end of Quarter 1
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: It was India who dominated the initial minutes of the quarter but midway New Zealand stun them with a goal which put them on a bit of backfoot. Although, they tried hard to bounce back in the final seconds but New Zealand managed to hold the edge. IND 0-1 NZ at the end of Quarter 1
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:16 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 0-1 NZ 14′ Quarter 1
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India are under a bit of pressure now as New Zealand have taken control of the game and enjoying the possession. Meanwhile, India look desperate to get things work and find an equaliser. IND 0-1 NZ 14′ Quarter 1
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:11 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: New Zealand strike first; IND 0-1 NZ 8′ Quarter 1
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: New Zealand scored the opening goal and it came through a penalty corner. It was a good pass from the corner and Sam Lane smashed it hard inside the goalpost to open the scoring in this match. IND 0-1 NZ 8′ Quarter 1
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:06 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Abhishek on fire; IND 0-0 NZ 6′ – Quarter 1
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Abhishek creates all sorts of problems for New Zealand there but the New Zealand goalkeeper somehow managed to save the goal through his leg. India are in control of the game at the moment. IND 0-0 NZ 6′ – Quarter 1
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:02 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: IND 0-0 NZ 3′ – Quarter 1
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: New Zealand’s Lett committed an early foul as India take control of the possession in the initial minutes of the game. A good start from India thus far. IND 0-0 NZ 3′ – Quarter 1
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 09:00 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Action begins!
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Action begins at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium as Harmanpreet Singh and Co. look to take an early lead.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:55 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Time for National Anthems
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: The players of both teams are out in the middle for the national anthems of their respective nations.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:51 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Check IND’s starting XI for NZ clash
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:44 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Sanjay ready to announce his arrival on a big stage
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: 23-year-old Sanjay, who is a formidable defender and drag-flicker from Dabra village near Hisar, Haryana, is set to make his debut at the Olympics in Paris. Emerging as one of the most promising players in Indian hockey, Sanjay’s journey from a small village to the grand stage of the Olympics is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:35 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Sreejesh a man on mission
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: PR Sreejesh was part of the team that won two Asian Games gold, two Commonwealth Games silver and four Asian Champions Trophy gold medals. He has about 100-odd medals and awards adorning his trophy cabinet. But for Sreejesh, the bronze in Tokyo after 41 years is his most cherished possession, which he now wants to better in his last dance at Paris.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:25 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India women’s hockey coach big message for men’s team
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Harendra Singh believes the Indian men’s hockey team, led by the inspirational Harmanpreet Singh, has all the ingredients to win consecutive Olympic medals. But Harendra, who is now the head coach of the Indian women’s team, has just one piece of advise for the men’s side, “just play your normal game”.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:11 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: New Zealand pose big threat to India
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: World number 10 New Zealand will pose a big threat to India, who have not been in the best of forms entering the Olympics. However, the Men in Blue have produced some good results in the big tournaments recently and they will look to replicate the same and show some resilience in their opening match.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:01 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India’s recent form
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Recently, in the Europe leg of the FIH Pro League, India registered only two wins against Argentina and Germany, and finished seventh spot in the Pro League. It’s a bit of a concerning sign for India,
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:47 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India underwent a special training camp
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: The Indian hockey team underwent an arduous three-day training camp in renowned adventurer Mike Horn’s base in Switzerland to strengthen the mental toughness of the players ahead of the Paris Olympics. The training camp at Horn’s base was arranged by renowned South African mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who will assist the Indian men’s hockey team in Paris.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:30 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: A tricky pool for India
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India will have to overcome the reigning Olympic Champions Belgium (World No. 2), Australia (World No. 3), Argentina (World No. 7), New Zealand (World No. 10), and Ireland (World No. 11) in Pool B, and secure a top-four finish in the pool to progress to the Quarter-Finals.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:15 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Last dance for Sreejesh
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh has announced that he will bid adieu to the game after the Paris Olympics, ending a career that spanned 18 years during which he was a pivotal figure in some historic moments for the side. The 36-year-old, a veteran of 328 International caps, including three Olympic Games, and multiple Commonwealth Games and World Cups, will be playing in his fourth Olympics in Paris.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 07:01 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Indian men’s hockey history in Olympics
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: They won their first Gold Medal after beating the Netherlands 3-0 in the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam and went on to dominate, winning Gold Medals in the 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, and 1980 Olympics. In addition to their 8 Gold Medals, India claimed a Silver medal in 1960 and 3 Bronze medals in 1968 and 1972, and the previous Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:42 PM
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Hello and welcome
India vs New Zealand Live score, Paris Olympics men’s hockey: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs New Zealand Paris Olympics 2024 hockey match from Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.
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