India's Men's Hockey Team Secures Olympic Bronze, Sreejesh Bids Farewell

India's men's hockey team won their second consecutive Olympic bronze medal by defeating Spain 2-1. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, while Spain's Marc Miralles netted once. Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh retired after an 18-year career. Germany will face Netherlands in the final.

India's men's hockey team clinched their second consecutive bronze medal in the Olympic Games, defeating Spain 2-1 in a gripping third position playoff match on Thursday.

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh netted both goals for India in the 30th and 33rd minutes, while Spain's captain Marc Miralles scored their sole goal from a penalty stroke in the 18th minute.

The win marks a fitting farewell for veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, known as 'The Great Indian Wall of Indian hockey,' who concluded his illustrious 18-year career with this match. Germany is set to face the Netherlands in the final later today.

(With inputs from agencies.)