A Step Away: Indian Hockey Seeks Second Consecutive Olympic Medal

The Indian men's hockey team defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a shoot-out to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics semifinals

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With this victory, the Indian team remains on track to secure its second consecutive Olympic medal

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This victory came after India played with 10 men following Amit Rohidas's red card for raising his stick against a Great Britain player

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India valiantly defended for nearly 40 minutes, drawing 1-1 with Great Britain in regulation time to push the match to a shoot-out

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Great Britain’s man-to-man marking thwarted India’s aerial game, causing significant struggle for the Indian team

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The Indian men's hockey team defeated Great Britain 4-2 in a shoot-out to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics semifinals

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