Indian Men’s Hockey Leaps to 5th in Global Rankings After Paris Olympics—Find Out How They Surpassed Australia

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This development comes after the Indian Hockey team clinched the bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics.

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India had beaten the formidable Spain, securing their place on the podium for the second consecutive Olympics.

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A great fightback at the Paris Olympics helped them move above Australia in the rankings, now holding 2848.67 points.

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The Netherlands won the gold medal and currently top the FIH rankings, holding the first position.

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Meanwhile, the Indian Hockey team received a grand welcome at Delhi Airport on Tuesday, where fans gathered to celebrate their achievement.

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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the determination and resilience of the Indian team, emphasizing the importance of their achievement.

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India’s skipper Harmanpreet Singh urged fans to continue supporting the team, especially during tough times, to help them grow and deliver better results.

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