WATCH | India Men's Hockey Team Receive Grand Welcome After Winning A Historic Bronze Medal At Paris Olympics

India Men's Hockey Team Arrival: The Harmanpreet Singh-led side receive a 'deserved' grand welcome at Delhi Airport after winning historic Bronze medal at Paris Olympics 2024. WATCH.

India Men's Hockey Team at Delhi Airport on Saturday, August 10

Source : ANI

India Men's Hockey Team Arrival: The India Men's Hockey Team have landed in India, and arrived at the Delhi Airport on Saturday, August 10, as the Harmapreet Singh-led side receive a grand welcome. The Men's Hockey Team thoroughly deserve their welcome, as the side are coming off a historic bronze medal win at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 by ending their 52-year wait for successive medal wins at the Olympics.

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#WATCH | Indian Men's Hockey Team players receive a grand welcome as they arrive at Delhi airport after winning a bronze medal at the #ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/NxGLRDtXRi

— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024

Upon arriving at the Airport, the bronze medal winners flashed their medals to the camera's and celebrated their win in style, as some of the players were seen dancing with 'Dhols' (Indian instrument version of Drum) around and performed 'Bhangra' (Punjabi Dance form style).

#WATCH | Indian Men's Hockey Team players celebrate as they arrive at Delhi airport after winning a bronze medal at the #ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/UN5edgVqIJ

— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024

#WATCH | Indian Men's Hockey Team players show their medals as they arrive at Delhi airport after winning bronze at the #ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/GUvrDkwaRx

— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024

Harmanpreet Singh's Wholesome Message For 'Retiring' PR Sreejesh

India Men's Hockey Team captain Harmanpreet Singh highlighted India's significant win, stating that "a medal is a medal" and that, the team "thanks the Indian Government, SAI, Odisha Goverment for their immense support". He also hailed the win as an "emotional moment", as PR Sreejesh retires from the international duty.

Here's what he said:

"Medal is a medal and to win it for the country is a big thing. We tried to get to the final and win Gold, but unfortunately, our dream wasn't fulfilled. But, we aren't returned empty-handed, winning medals back-to-back is a record in itself. The love that has been showered on us is a great thing. It was an emotional moment for him (PR Sreejesh) as he was playing his last match. He has been retired but he will be with us. I thank the govt of India, SAI and Odisha govt for their support... The love that we are getting now, it doubles our responsibility, we will also try to bring a medal for the country, whenever we play," said Harmanpreet Singh, as reported by ANI.

#WATCH | Captain of the Indian Hockey team, Harmanpreet Singh says, "Medal is a medal and to win it for the country is a big thing. We tried to get to the final and win Gold, but unfortunately, our dream wasn't fulfilled. But, we aren't returned empty-handed, winning medals… https://t.co/DRVSYhYLww pic.twitter.com/J6ctNLwLVv

— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024