Belgium have retained the top spot in the Paris Olympics 2024 Group B men's hockey points table following a 2-1 win over New Zealand on Sunday (July 28). They have six points and a goal difference of three, having won both matches they've played thus far in the competition.
Meanwhile, India and Australia have retained the second and third positions, respectively with three points apiece. Both teams have a goal difference of one each. However, the Men in Blue are ranked higher, having scored three goals in their season opener against New Zealand.
New Zealand, on the other hand, have slipped to the fifth position in the Group B points table. They have zero points and a goal difference of -2, having lost both encounters they've played so far in the Paris Olympics 2024.
As a result of their loss against Belgium, Argentina have moved to the fourth position in the standings. They have zero points and a goal difference of -1, having lost the only match they've played thus far.
Ireland are languishing at the bottom of the Paris Olympics 2024 Group B men's hockey points table with zero points. They have a goal difference of -2, having scored none and conceded a couple of goals.
All three nations are yet to register a victory in Paris and will look to open their account before time runs out.
Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey: Men's Pool B Results (Sunday, July 28)
Here are the complete results of the Men's Hockey Pool B played on July 28:
Belgium beat New Zealand (2-1)
Paris Olympics 2024 Hockey: Men's Pool B Fixtures (Monday, July 29)
Here are the complete fixtures of the Men's Hockey Pool B matches scheduled for July 29:
Ireland vs Australia, 1:30 pm IST (Stade Yves-du-Manoir - Pitch 1)
India vs Argentina, 4:15 pm IST (Stade Yves-du-Manoir - Pitch 1)