Heartbreak for India: Germany Ends 44-Year Olympic Dream

India narrowly lost 2-3 to Germany in the semifinal of the men's hockey at the Paris Olympics. Despite goals from Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh, Germany prevailed with strikes from Gonzalo Peillat, Christopher Ruhr, and Marco Miltkau. India will contend for the bronze against Spain.

India's dream of entering the Olympic final after 44 years was shattered as Germany defeated them 2-3 in the men's hockey semifinal at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

India's Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored crucial goals in the 7th and 36th minutes, respectively. However, Germany's Gonzalo Peillat, Christopher Ruhr, and Marco Miltkau struck back with goals at the 18th, 27th, and 54th minutes.

Following this loss, India will face Spain in the bronze medal match, while Germany advances to the final against the Netherlands.

(With inputs from agencies.)