India are the most successful team in men’s hockey in the history of Olympics with eight gold medals. New Zealand have won an Olympics gold once.
Paris: After a historic bronze in Tokyo three years back, the Indian men’s hockey team will be aiming to better the colour of the medal in Paris when they take on New Zealand in a Pool B encounter on Saturday (July 27). India are the most successful team at the Olympics with eight gold medals in 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964 and 1980.
Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian team is a perfect blend of youth and experience in Paris. While it has seniors like Harmanpreet, Manpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh, there will be five players who are making their Olympics debut in Paris. In fact, this will be veteran Sreejesh’s final international tourney.
As far as New Zealand is concerned, they have only one Olympic gold on their cabinet, winning it back in 1976. India and New Zealand have played together seven times at the Olympics with both teams winning three games each. One game ended in a draw.
The India Vs New Zealand men’s hockey match at Paris Olympics 2024 will be played on July 27 from 9 PM IST at Yves-du-Manoir Stadium.
Sports18 has the broadcast rights of Paris Olympics 2024 in India. The Paris Games will be telecast live on Sports18 channels (1, 2, and 3).
Live streaming of India Vs New Zealand men’s hockey match at Paris Olympics 2024 will be available on JioCinema.
