Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey Pool B Points Table: Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey Points Table: Pool B updated standings after India vs Belgium, Match 21

Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey Points Table: Pool B updated standings after India vs Belgium, Match 21

Modified Aug 01, 2024 15:56 IST

Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey Points Table: Pool B updated standings after India vs Belgium, Match 21 (Image via Olympics.com)

Belgium maintained their reign at the top of the Pool B Paris Olympics 2024 Men's Hockey points table. Ranked World No. 1, they played certainly like that to defeat World No. 5, India, 2-1 in Match No. 21 of the Paris Olympics 2024.

The match saw India take the early lead, with Abhishek scoring in the 18th minute. However, Belgium, known for their aggressive approach, mounted a strong comeback. Thibeau Stockbroekx equalized the score with a goal in the 33rd minute, and John Dohmen secured the win with a decisive goal in the 44th minute, sealing the game 2-1 in favor of Belgium.

This victory marked Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Belgium’s fourth consecutive win in the group stage, giving them a perfect record with 12 points and ensuring their place in the quarterfinals. Their dominant performance earlier in the tournament, including a commanding 6-2 win over Australia, sealed their knockout berth and displayed their status as serious contenders for the gold medal. Notably, India's quarterfinal qualification was also confirmed after Belgium's triumph over Australia.

India currently occupy the second spot in Pool B of Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey Points Table with seven points from four matches, comprising two wins, one loss, and one draw. Australia are in third place with six points from three matches, having secured two wins and one loss.

Argentina follow in fourth position, having amassed four points with one win, one loss, and one draw from their three encounters. Meanwhile, New Zealand and Ireland are at the bottom of the table, both yet to secure a win in their three matches.

The competition remains intense as teams vie for the remaining spots, with the top four teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics 2024 hockey event.