Updated On: 09 August, 2024 07:38 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
“The mental toughness of this team is at a different level. This performance will only popularise hockey in the country,” said former India captain Zafar Iqbal

Indian players celebrate after winning the men`s hockey bronze medal match against Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Colombes, France. Pic/PTI
In Tokyo, they celebrated the resurgence of a dormant emotion and after a second successive Olympic medal in Paris, India’s hockey fraternity marvelled at the mental fortitude of Harmanpreet Singh & Co as India beat Spain 2-1 for a second successive Olympic bronze medal on Thursday.
“The team fought as a unit in adverse situations and climbed up match by match. This is truly remarkable,” said captain of the 1975 World Cup-winning side Ajit Pal Singh.