New Delhi, Aug 03: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also one among the millions glued to their screens watching this historic semi-final between India and Belgium.
Taking to Twiter, Modi wrote,''I'm watching the India vs Belgium Hockey Men's Semi Final at #Tokyo2020. Proud of our team and their skills. Wishing them the very best!.''
I’m watching the India vs Belgium Hockey Men’s Semi Final at #Tokyo2020. Proud of our team and their skills. Wishing them the very best!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 3, 2021
India are being put under pressure again by Belgium with shot corners. India have so far conceded seven penalty corners and are playing to Belgium's strength.
The third quarter begins. 30 minutes to make history for India.
It took more than four decades for India, historically the most successful hockey nation in Olympics, to qualify for the semi-finals. Now, they take on world champions and Rio silver medallists Belgium for a place in the Tokyo 2020 final.
The Indian men's hockey team defeated Great Britain 3-1 in a quarterfinal match to qualify for the semifinals of Olympics Games after 49 years here on Sunday. The last time India featured in the semifinals of the Olympics was in 1972 Munich Games where they lost 0-2 to arch-rivals Pakistan.Belgium defeated Spain 3-1 in another quarterfinal to seal their place in the last four round.
Meanwhile, CRPF jawans cheer for Indian men's hockey team in Jammu, chant 'Jeetega bhai jeetega, India jeetega' & 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.
#WATCH | CRPF jawans cheer for Indian men's hockey team in Jammu, chant 'Jeetega bhai jeetega, India jeetega' & 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.
— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2021
India is playing against Belgium in the semi-final at #TokyoOlympics. pic.twitter.com/ohEneoSOtx