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The Indian hockey team recently won a bronze medal for the country in the Paris Olympics. India defeated Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match. After this historic victory, some players of the Indian team have returned to India. The Indian players were given a grand welcome with drums and trumpets at the Delhi airport. But amidst all this, a discussion has started on social media. Some fans believe that the players of the Indian hockey team have been humiliated after returning home. They have also given the reason behind this.
Was the Indian hockey team humiliated?
Fans had gathered outside the airport since morning waiting for the Indian players. As soon as the players returned, they were welcomed with drums and trumpets. But this crowd was much less than the team India that returned after winning the T20 World Cup. There is no doubt that cricket is the most popular sport in the country and when cricket is compared to other sports, there is a huge difference. Something similar was seen this time too.
question raised about bus
On the other hand, questions are also being raised on the bus in which the Indian hockey team was taken. It was a simple Volvo bus, in which not many facilities were visible. Team India was taken to the hotel from Delhi Airport in a luxury bus. Pictures of these two buses are going viral on social media, after which fans are accusing of discrimination.
Indian hockey team dominates Olympics
India is the most successful country in the history of Olympics in hockey. They have won 8 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 1 silver medal. India has been participating in hockey since the 1928 Olympics. During this time, the Indian hockey team achieved the feat of winning gold medals in its first 6 Olympics. Let us tell you that apart from India, only Australia has achieved the feat of winning 10 medals in hockey. But they have only 1 gold medal to their name. Netherlands and Great Britain have won 9 Olympic medals so far. With this, Pakistan has got 8 medals in hockey.