Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to lead India to a 3-2 victory over Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This win was India’s first Olympic triumph over Australia since Munich 1972. Abhishek also contributed a goal, while Thomas Craig and Blake Glovers scored for the Australian side.
In the match, Abhishek opened the scoring for India, and Harmanpreet added another goal from a penalty corner. Despite a goal from Thomas Craig for Australia and a missed opportunity by Abhishek due to a stick tackle, India maintained their lead. Harmanpreet later restored the two-goal cushion with a penalty stroke.
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India’s win boosts their confidence as they head to the quarter-finals on August 5. Harmanpreet has scored six goals in the tournament, equaling his Tokyo 2020 tally, and the team collected 10 points in the group stage.
