Since capturing the bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games, the Indian hockey team has been gradually improving. India too performed admirably till the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics before faltering in the final four stages. However, India responded to the challenge in the bronze medal final, defeating Spain 2-1. They won the gold medal at the just-ended Asian Champions Trophy after defeating China in the final. If the Indian hockey team continues in this vein, winning a gold medal in the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 may become a reality. Before that, let’s look at what happened following the Paris Olympics. Hardik Singh, a key part of the group, has an issue.
They were responsible for producing a high-quality medal, which is different. Not an issue. Still, I consider this my greatest accomplishment,” Hardik Singh stated on the Oversharing With The Jhumroo podcast. What was your initial reaction when you had the medal in your hand?
“I am used to the feeling,” he laughed. “I also have a tattoo of the Olympic rings. I’ve kept it unfinished. I hope that when I win the gold medal next time, I will finish it.”
Hardik Singh, an Indian hockey player, recently stated how a handful of his teammates once discovered supporters who were more interested in taking photographs with social media sensation Dolly Chaiwala while failing to notice them.
Harmanpreet (Singh), Mandeep (Singh), and I were among the 5-6 people present. Dolly Chaiwala was also present. People were photographing themselves with him and did not recognize us. “We started looking at each other (feeling awkward),” said Hardik, 26, on a podcast. “Harmanpreet has scored more than 150 goals, and Mandeep has more than 100 field goals,” he said, presenting a bleak image of the country’s fascination with online stars.