Came here for gold, but bronze is...: Harmanpreet Singh

The Indian men's hockey team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Germany in the Paris Olympics semifinals, ending their hopes of reaching the final after 44 years. Despite the disappointment, captain Harmanpreet Singh and veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh emphasized the importance of securing a bronze medal over returning empty-handed. Both players acknowledged costly mistakes that led to the loss but urged the team to focus on the upcoming bronze medal match. They also extended support to wrestler Vinesh Phogat ahead of her gold medal bout.