India vs Germany Hockey Semi-Final at Paris 2024 Olympics

Indian men's hockey team celebrating during the Paris 2024 Olympics

The Indian men’s hockey team will face Germany in a highly anticipated semi-final clash at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The match will take place at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium in Colombes on Tuesday, starting at 10:30 PM IST.

Road to the Semi-Finals

India

  • World Ranking: 5th
  • Group Stage: Finished second with three wins in five matches
  • Quarter-Final: Defeated Great Britain in a dramatic shootout
    • Key Players: Harmanpreet Singh, PR Sreejesh
    • Notable Absence: Defender Amit Rohidas (serving a one-match ban)
    • Top Scorer: Harmanpreet Singh with seven goals in six matches

India’s journey to the semi-finals has been marked by a resilient performance, especially in the quarter-final against Great Britain, where PR Sreejesh’s heroics in the shootout were pivotal. The team, led by top goal-scorer Harmanpreet Singh, aims to secure a spot in the finals for the second consecutive edition.

Germany

  • World Ranking: 2nd
  • Quarter-Final: Overcame Argentina with a 3-2 victory
    • Key Players: Teo Hinrichs, Gonzalo Peillat, Justus Weigand

Germany, a three-time Olympic champion, has shown formidable form, defeating Argentina to book their place in the semi-finals. Their balanced attack and solid defense make them a formidable opponent for India.

Also Read: India Beats Great Britain 4-2 in Shootout

Head-to-Head

India and Germany last met in the bronze medal playoff at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where India triumphed 5-4 in a thrilling encounter. Since then, they have faced off six times in the FIH Pro League, with India winning five matches. Germany’s sole victory came in their most recent June meeting.

India is eyeing adding to its impressive tally of 12 Olympic medals, which includes eight golds. Germany, with three gold medals in its history, aims to further its legacy in Olympic hockey.

Where to Watch Live

Indian fans can catch the live action of the India vs Germany hockey semi-final on the following platforms:

  • Live Streaming: JioCinema
  • Television Broadcast: Sports18 Network TV channels

Take advantage of this electrifying encounter as both teams battle it out for a spot in the finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tune in at 10:30 PM IST to witness a clash of titans in hockey.