Tokyo Olympics 2020: India men's hockey ends 41-year Olympic drought

India have beaten Germany 5-4 to to win an Olympic medal in men's hockey after 41 years. The thrilling victory is the result of a young Indian side's dogged performance, writes sports journalist Harpal Singh Bedi.The Indian men's hockey team relived that epic quote as they staged an incredible fightback - from being down 1-3 they went on to beat Germany 5-4 to claim an Olympic bronze.

India finished second in its group with four wins, some more emphatic than others and one humiliating 1-7 defeat at the hands of Australia. India took time to settle down in the quarter-final against a lacklustre Great Britain before eventually scoring a 3-1 win. A stunning goal from Hardik Singh in the last moments came after some nail-biting moments.Germany played the first quarter with incredible pace and displayed their intent to put India on the back foot right from the start. Florian Fuchs set up Timur Oruz to score Germany's first goal in the second minute of the match.

But India bounced back soon enough with Simranjeet Singh earning a penalty corner in the 27th minute. Rupinder Pal took the flick and Hardik Singh was quick to take a rebound which he put past the keeper.After narrowing the German lead to 3-2, India played to their potential - two more penalty corners were converted to goals. Then India scored again in the 34th minute with another goal from Simranjeet Singh.

Ajit Pal Singh, captain of the India's only World Cup-winning team, called this win "nothing short of miracle".The current team has 10 new players

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