India vs. Britain Hockey: Why the Rivalry?
Sharon Bradtke
2025-04-25 14:23:39
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The hockey rivalry between India and Great Britain is steeped in history. On August 12, 1948, almost a year after India gained independence from the British rule, the Balbir Singh Sr led-team blanked the hosts 4-0 at a packed Wembley stadium in London to claim independent India’s maiden Olympic gold. India also have some scores to settle, having gone down 1-2 in the bronze medal match at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to Britain.
Nova Howell
2025-04-25 10:36:21
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India have maintained a pretty respectable record against Great Britain, who have always been a strong force in hockey. India and Great Britain have had many memorable encounters in Olympics history. India has a positive head-to-head record against Great Britain at the Olympics.
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