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India vs Ireland, Men's Hockey, Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE Score: Having already sealed their spot in the quarterfinals, the Indian men's hockey team can warm-up for the knockout stage against the toughest opponents, as they take on no. 1-ranked nation Belgium in their fourth Pool B game at the Paris Olympics 2024. All of India's matches have been close encounters, but they have held their nerve to get two wins and a draw from their three games so far. A good showing against Belgium, however, would play a major role in boosting the nation's confidence heading into the crunch stage.
Here are the LIVE updates of Paris Olympics 2024, Men's Hockey Pool B match between India and Ireland:
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August01202412:50 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: India's starting XI
And here is India's playing XI today!
— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) August 1, 2024
August01202412:47 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: India are 2nd
India currently are second in Pool B, behind Belgium, who have won all three games and netted 10 goals. If India can put up a respectable performance against them today, they can be considered a dangerous side heading into the knockouts.
August01202412:45 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Captain leading from the front
India captain Harmanpreet Singh has been in fine form so far, bagging four goals at the Olympics. He has well and truly led by example so far.
August01202412:45 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Belgium no. 1 in the world
Not only are Belgium the no. 1 ranked nation in men's hockey, they are also the defending gold medalists at the Olympics. India can truly gauge their medal chances at Paris 2024 depending on how they fare against Belgium today.
August01202412:42 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: India are already through
India have already booked their tickets to the Paris Olympics 2024 quarterfinals. India have won against New Zealand and Ireland, and drawn with Argentina.
But, this match is still very important.
August01202412:40 (IST)
India vs Belgium LIVE: Greetings!
Welcome one and all to NDTV Sports for the live coverage of India's fourth Pool B men's hockey encounter, against Belgium. Get seated, the action is about to begin!