The Indian hockey team, having showcased remarkable composure to come within reach of a second consecutive Olympic medal, will be optimistic about their prospects against their well-known adversary and current world champion, Germany, in the semifinal of the ongoing Games in Paris.
A win on Tuesday will ensure that the team will return home with a medal of better colour than the Tokyo bronze. India's last Olympic gold medal out of their eight victories dates back to the 1980 Moscow Games. The Paris edition presents a significant opportunity for them to create history.
