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Emotional images show thrill of victory as India beats Germany 5-4 to win bronze at Tokyo Olympics Credit: PTI Photo
It took 41 years, but the dream of every Indian was finally realised today as the men's hockey team beat Germany 5-4 to win the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Players whirlwind of emotions captured after their win against Germany. Credit: Reuters Photo
India forward Simranjeet Singh stood out from the other players by scoring two goals for India, including the winning goal of the match. Credit: AFP Photo
In this photo, Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran and Mandeep Singh are seen sharing a warm hug post win. Credit: Reuters Photo
The goal-rich match was not an easy one for the eight-time Olympic champions. Germany took an early lead through a second-minute goal by Timur Oruz, and posed a threat to India in the first quarter. Credit: AFP Photo
After Simranjeet equalised with a backhand shot for India, Germany kept their cool, scoring two goals to take a 3-1 lead in the second quarter. Credit: AFP Photo
But India pulled level late in that quarter thanks to goals by Hardik Singh and Harmanpreet Singh, making it 3-3 at the halftime break. Credit: PTI Photo
India then took a 5-3 lead after Rupinder Pal Singh notched in a penalty stroke and Simranjeet scored the winning goal of the match not long into the second half. Credit: PTI Photo
Germany came back a goal and tried to force the equaliser, even taking out its goalkeeper to bring in an extra field player late in the game. Credit: AFP Photo
But the Germans could not get another ball past India goalie Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran, who was a star of the match with nine saves. Credit: Reuters Photo
Sreejesh gets an emotional hug from Mandeep as they celebrate their team's victory over Germany. Credit: PTI Photo
Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran celebrates by sitting on top of the goal's crossbar. Credit: AFP Photo
Indian players celebrate their victory over Germany in the men's field hockey bronze medal match. Credit: PTI Photo
There were tears and hugs on the field as the Indians led by Manpreet Singh and coached by Australian Graham Reid savoured the historic moment. Credit: PTI Photo
The Indians came out all guns blazing after the change of ends and took the lead for the first time in the match when they were awarded a penalty stroke for a push on Mandeep Singh inside the circle. Credit: PTI Photo
Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran celebrates with Surender Kumar after beating Germany. Credit: Reuters Photo
Indian players celebrate their victory over Germany in the men's field hockey bronze medal match. Credit: Reuters Photo
Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran and a teammate celebrate after winning the men's bronze medal match. Credit: AFP Photo
Sreejesh lies on the ground as he celebrates the team's victory over Germany. Credit: PTI Photo
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