Olympics 2024: India put one foot in quarterfinals in men's hockey with 2-0 win over Ireland

The Indian men's hockey team secured a 2-0 victory over Ireland in a Pool B match at the Paris Olympics. Captain Harmanpreet scored twice to likely advance to the quarterfinals. Despite some defensive lapses, India dominated the first half. India now have seven points from three matches. Ireland's defeat eliminates them from contention, while Belgium and Australia remain strong contenders.