The Indian men’s hockey team, having garnered an impressive eight Olympic gold medals, prepares ardently for the Paris Olympics 2024. Following their bronze triumph in 2020, India aims to elevate their performance. Securing their Olympic spot after clinching gold at the 2023 Asian Games, India commences their campaign in Pool B on July 27 against New Zealand.
Pool A and Pool B
Pool B includes the reigning Olympic champions Belgium (ranked No. 2 globally), Australia (No. 5), Argentina (No. 7), New Zealand (No. 10), and Ireland (No. 12). On the other hand, the Indian women’s hockey team, after a 0-1 loss to Japan in the FIH Olympic Qualifier at Ranchi, unfortunately failed to qualify for Paris 2024.
Group A, meanwhile, comprises world champions the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, South Africa, and hosts France.
Venue for hockey at the Paris Olympics
The venue for hockey at the Paris Olympics will be Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes, France. This historic stadium, named after French rugby player Yves du Manoir in 1928, was the main arena during the 1924 Summer Olympics. It boasted a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators and hosted a wide array of sports including athletics, cycling, horseback riding, gymnastics, tennis, football, rugby, and two modern pentathlon events (running and fencing) during the 1924 Games.
Harmanpreet Singh as Captain
Harmanpreet Singh will lead the team, which includes five players making their Olympic debut. Midfielder Hardik Singh will support the ace drag-flicker and defender as vice-captain.
Harmanpreet is preparing for his third Olympic appearance, having debuted as the youngest member of the Indian squad at the 2016 Rio Olympics and playing a crucial role in securing the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Indian Men’s Hockey Team Schedule at the Paris Olympics 2024
| Date | Match | Time |
|---|---|---|
| July 27, Saturday | India vs New Zealand | 9:00 PM IST |
| July 29, Monday | India vs Argentina | 4:15 PM IST |
| July 30, Tuesday | India vs Ireland | 4:45 PM IST |
| August 1, Thursday | India vs Belgium | 1:30 PM IST |
| August 2, Friday | India vs Australia | 4:45 PM IST |
Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the Paris Olympics 2024
Goalkeeper
- PR Sreejesh
Defenders
- Jarmanpreet Singh
- Amit Rohidas
- Harmanpreet Singh
- Sumit
- Sanjay
Midfielders
- Rajkumar Pal
- Shamsher Singh
- Manpreet Singh
- Hardik Singh
- Vivek Sagar Prasad
Forwards
- Abhishek
- Sukhjeet Singh
- Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
- Mandeep Singh
- Gurjant Singh
Men’s Hockey at the Paris Olympics 2024
| Date | Match | Pool | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July | Great Britain vs Spain | A | 1:30 PM IST |
| Belgium vs Ireland | B | 2:00 PM IST | |
| Netherlands vs South Africa | A | 4:15 PM IST | |
| Australia vs Argentina | B | 4:45 PM IST | |
| Germany vs France | A | 8:30 PM IST | |
| India vs New Zealand | B | 9:00 PM IST | |
| 28 July | Germany vs Spain | A | 8:30 PM IST |
| Belgium vs New Zealand | B | 9:00 PM IST | |
| Netherlands vs France | A | 11:15 PM IST | |
| South Africa vs Great Britain | A | 11:45 PM IST | |
| 29 July | Ireland vs Australia | B | 1:30 PM IST |
| India vs Argentina | B | 4:15 PM IST | |
| 30 July | Spain vs France | A | 1:30 PM IST |
| South Africa vs Germany | A | 2:00 PM IST | |
| Great Britain vs Netherlands | A | 4:15 PM IST | |
| Ireland vs India | B | 4:45 PM IST | |
| Argentina vs New Zealand | B | 8:30 PM IST | |
| Australia vs Belgium | B | 11:30 PM IST | |
| 31 July | Germany vs Netherlands | A | 9:00 PM IST |
| Spain vs South Africa | A | 11:15 PM IST | |
| 01 August | India vs Belgium | B | 1:30 PM IST |
| New Zealand vs Australia | B | 2:00 PM IST | |
| France vs Great Britain | A | 4:15 PM IST | |
| Argentina vs Ireland | B | 4:45 PM IST | |
| 02 August | Netherlands vs Spain | A | 2:00 PM IST |
| Australia vs India | B | 4:45 PM IST | |
| New Zealand vs Ireland | B | 8:30 PM IST | |
| Belgium vs Argentina | B | 9:00 PM IST | |
| France vs South Africa | A | 11:15 PM IST | |
| Great Britain vs Germany | A | 11:45 PM IST | |
| 04 August | Quarter Final-1 | – | 1:30 PM IST |
| Quarter Final-2 | – | 4:00 PM IST | |
| Quarter Final-3 | – | 9:00 PM IST | |
| Quarter Final-4 | – | 11:30 PM IST | |
| 06 August | Semi Final-1 | – | 5:30 PM IST |
| Semi Final-2 | – | 10:30 PM IST | |
| 08 August | Bronze Medal Match | – | 5:30 PM IST |
| Gold Medal Match | – | 10:30 PM IST |
FAQs
What is the schedule for India’s matches at the Paris Olympics?
India’s matches are scheduled on July 27 (vs New Zealand), July 29 (vs Argentina), July 30 (vs Ireland), August 1 (vs Belgium), and August 2 (vs Australia).
Which teams are in Pool A at the Paris Olympics?
Pool A includes the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, South Africa, and hosts France.
When are the quarter-final matches scheduled at the Paris Olympics 2024?
The quarter-final matches are scheduled for August 4, with timings varying throughout the day (1:30 PM IST, 4:00 PM IST, 9:00 PM IST, and 11:30 PM IST).
When does India play their first match at the Paris Olympics 2024?
India’s first match is scheduled against New Zealand on July 27 at 9:00 PM IST.
Which teams are in India’s pool at the Paris Olympics?
India is in Pool B along with Belgium, Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, and Ireland.
Who is the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team for the Paris Olympics?
Harmanpreet Singh is the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team.
Where will the hockey matches be held at the Paris Olympics?
All hockey matches will take place at Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes, France.
What is the venue capacity for hockey at the Paris Olympics?
Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes, France, has a seating capacity of 45,000 spectators.
