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It’s a question that has been lingering in the minds of India’s latest Olympic medal-winning hockey team: why hasn’t there been the same euphoric celebration they saw after the gap-bridging bronze medal in Tokyo?
They’ve done something arguably more difficult than winning their first medal in 41 years. They won consecutive medals! Yet, that accomplishment hasn’t brought the same level of excitement.
The answer is hazy. Perhaps it’s the compressed celebration campaign. The media and public expectation upon arrival post-Paris is that we deliver gold. “Why not gold?” became the narrative before even one might reflect on the feat of back-to-back medals for a country starved for success.
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## India’s Hockey Heroes: A Second Medal, But Where’s the Celebration?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re diving into the complicated emotions surrounding India’s recent hockey triumphs. After 41 years, India’s men’s team brought home an Olympic medal in Tokyo, sparking euphoric celebrations. Now, just a few years later, they’ve achieved something arguably even more extraordinary: back-to-back Olympic medals! But the response has been noticeably muted.
Joining us today to unpack this complex situation is Alex Reed, a renowned sports analyst and commentator. Welcome to the show.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
** Host:** So, Alex Reed, the question on everyone’s mind: why the muted celebration for this historic achievement?
**Alex Reed:** It’s a fascinating conundrum, isn’t it? I think there are a few factors at play. Firstly, the Tokyo medal broke a monumental 41-year drought[[1](https://www.npr.org/sections/tokyo-olympics-live-updates/2021/08/05/1025060473/indias-men-win-their-1st-hockey-medal-in-41-years-next-the-women-gets-a-chance)]. That victory was laden with the weight of history, years of yearning and expectation. This second medal, while remarkable, perhaps arrived faster than the public – and even the team itself – were emotionally prepared for.
**Host:** So, it’s a case of “too soon”?
**Alex Reed:** Not necessarily “too soon,” but rather a shift in expectations. The immediate question after Paris seems to be “why not gold?”. The narrative has jumped ahead, overlooking the incredible feat of back-to-back Olympic medals for a nation starved for hockey success [[1](https://www.npr.org/sections/tokyo-olympics-live-updates/2021/08/05/1025060473/indias-men-win-their-1st-hockey-medal-in-41-years-next-the-women-gets-a-chance)].
**Host:** Interesting. It almost feels like a victim of its own success
**Alex Reed:** Absolutely. When you break a 41-year drought, it’s natural to want more, to push for the pinnacle. But it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate these incredible achievements along the way. The Indian men’s hockey team deserves immense credit and recognition for what they’ve achieved, and hopefully, the true weight of their accomplishment will sink in soon.
**Host:** Well said, Alex Reed. Thank you for giving us your expert insight on this perplexing situation.