Amazon Quiz (August 29, 2021): Which country defeated this nation, to win its first Olympic medal in hockey in 41 years at the Tokyo Olympics?

Belgium

Argentina

Spain

Answer: India

In a historic move, India defeated Germany to clinch a bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. The victory marked India’s  first medal in hockey since 1980.

“Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian. Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze. With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth. India is proud of our Hockey team. ,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted moments after the 5-4 victory.

Simranjeet Singh scored a brace, while Hardik Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and Rupinder Pal Singh scored a goal too for India. For Germany, goals were scored by Timur Oruz, Niklas Wellen, Benedikt Furk, and Lukas Windfeder. PR Sreejesh as the goalkeeper was no less than a strong wall that would not let the Germans break the shield. Players were emotionally overwhelmed and so were the virtual spectators. There were tears and hugs on the field as the Manpreet Singh led Indians savoured their victory under the coaching by Australian Graham Reid 

It is India’s third hockey bronze medal in the history of the Olympics.

The other two came in 1968 Mexico City and the 1972 Munich Games.

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