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 debate has started on social media. Some fans believe that the players of the Indian hockey team have been insulted on returning home. They have also given the reason behind this.

Was the Indian hockey team insulted?

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 Indian team that returned to India 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 lot of difference in it. Something similar was seen this time too.

On the other hand, questions are also being raised on the bus in which the Indian hockey team was taken. Actually, it was an ordinary Volvo bus, in which not many facilities were visible. On the other hand, Team India was taken from Delhi Airport to the hotel in a luxury bus. Photos of these two buses are going viral on social media, after which fans are accusing of discrimination.

#WATCH Indian Men's Hockey Team players arrived at Delhi airport after winning a bronze medal at the #ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/hYV9il7Koq

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Indian hockey team dominates Olympics

India is the most successful country in the history of Olympics in hockey. It has won 8 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 1 silver medal. India has been participating in hockey since 1928 Olympics. During this time, the Indian hockey team achieved the feat of winning gold medals in its first 6 Olympics. Apart from India, only Australia has been able to win 10 medals in hockey. But it has only 1 gold medal to its name. Netherlands and Great Britain have won 9-9 Olympic medals so far. On the other hand, Pakistan has 8 medals in hockey.