The Indian men's hockey team has qualified for the quarterfinals of Paris Olympics 2024 in France after securing victories over New Zealand and Ireland and a draw against Argentina in their first three matches.
While they have not yet showcased their best performance, the team has managed to secure results in their favor to reach the quarters. In their upcoming matches, India will need to deliver their best and minimize errors to advance further.
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When is India men's hockey team's next match in Paris Olympics 2024?
India men's hockey team will first face off Olympic champions Belgium and then Tokyo silver medalists Australia in their remaining two group stage matches.
India's quarterfinal opponent will be determined based on their final group position and the results from the other group, where the top four teams are currently the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, and Spain. The Indian team has remained undefeated in Pool B so far. The teams from New Zealand and Ireland have been eliminated from Pool B.
Teams in Pool A: Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, South Africa, Great Britain
Teams in Pool B: India, Belgium, Australia, Ireland, Argentina, New Zealand
Four teams from each pool will qualify for the quarterfinals.
When are India's matches?
India vs Belgium on Thursday (August 1), starts at 1:30 PM IST (Indian Time)
India vs Australia on Friday (August 2), starts at 4:45 PM IST (Indian Time)
Belgium won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2021 and also claimed the title at the 2018 Hockey World Cup. In recent matchups, Belgium has won four out of the last five games.
In the 91 matches played between India and Belgium, the Indian team holds a significant advantage. India has won 51 matches, while Belgium has secured 25 victories; 15 matches have ended in a draw.