India Celebrates Hockey Bronze: Families Applaud Heroes

India's men's hockey team triumphs over Spain to win bronze at the Paris Olympics. Families of players, including captain Harmanpreet Singh, express their joy and pride. Celebrations erupt across households as loved ones commend the team's stellar performance.

Following India's men's hockey team's remarkable victory over Spain in the bronze medal match at the Paris Olympics, families of the players celebrated by calling and congratulating them. India captain Harmanpreet Singh's father, Sarabjeet Singh, admitted feeling nervous while watching the intense game.

Harmanpreet Singh, often called 'Sarpanch,' emerged as the hero by scoring twice, using his signature drag flick to secure a 2-1 win for India. Sarabjeet Singh shared his emotions with reporters, saying, 'I was very nervous. But the Almighty blessed us.'

Harmanpreet's mother, Rajvinder Kaur, congratulated the entire team and said, 'When the match began, I prayed to Waheguru. This is a joyous moment, a blessing for all the mothers of the team's players.' In Varanasi, Lalit Upadhyay's mother, Reeta Upadhyay, expressed her elation, attributing the victory to collective efforts and divine blessings.

Lalit's father, Satish Upadhyay, struggled to contain his happiness and commented on the effort both teams put into the match. Anjali Upadhyay, Lalit's sister, shared her delight at India's victory, emphasizing the team's outstanding performance.

In Jalandhar, the family of player Sukhjeet Singh celebrated and spoke to him via video call. Jai Valmiki, Sumit's brother, remarked, 'This bronze medal is as valuable as gold to us. The team's hard work paid off, and reaching the semi-finals is a significant achievement.'

(With inputs from agencies.)