falcon play India Hockey At Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet Singh And Co Qualify For Quarter-Finals - All You Need To Know

Players of India Hockey team stand for their national anthem before the start of the during the men's Group B field hockey match between Ireland. Photo: AP Players of India Hockey team stand for their national anthem before the start of the during the men's Group B field hockey match between Ireland. Photo: AP

Reigning bronze medallists India defeated Ireland 2-0 to consolidate their position in the tough Pool B of the men's hockey competition at the Paris Olympics on Tuesdayfalcon play, July 30. (Olympics Full Coverage | More Sports Stories)

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (11th, 19th minutes) scored a brace for India, converting a penalty stroke and then a penalty corner to hand his side the crucial win. They had earlier defeated New Zealand 3-2 in their opener before securing a 1-1 draw against Argentina.

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The top-four teams qualify for the quarter-finals, and with Argentina beating New Zealand 2-0 in the other Pool B fixture, India have now sealed their sport in the quarters.

Two wins from their last Pool B matches will ensure their top spot, and thus handing them a favourable draw in the quarter-final stage.

Harmanpreet will now lead his side against reigning Olympic champions Belgium on Thursday before finishing their pool engagements against the mighty Australia on Friday.

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