Twitter Reacts as India Men's Hockey Team Lose Semi-Final Against Belgium

India will play for Bronze against the winner of the 2nd semi-final between Australia & Germany at Tokyo Olympics.

The Indian Men's hockey team lost their semi-final match against Belgium on Tuesday at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Belgium defeated India 5-2 in the semi-final match to advance to the final while India will now play for Bronze on 5 August.

Fans and followers of the team took to Twitter, praising the Men's hockey team for their efforts and also to expressing disappointment in some cases.

Well played 👏

Congratulate Indian Men's Hockey Team for putting up a brave fight in the #Hockey Semi Finals of #Tokyo2020 against World Champion Belgium. What they have achieved so far will inspire a generation of sportspersons. Wish them all the best for future. #Cheer4India

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 3, 2021

It was not our day! But, the boys played well against #Belgium 👏👏
My best wishes to the Indian Men’s Hockey team for the upcoming #Bronze medal match. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/xhE8gkncZs

— Niranjan Patnaik (@NPatnaikOdisha) August 3, 2021

Very Well played boys👏👏
You gave your best in the field against Belgium.
Indian men’s #hockey team still remains in contention for the bronze medal.

Cheer for them, #Cheer4India! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/qwptD4j6Bv

— Dr.Ravina Meghnathi🇮🇳 (@DrRavinaBjp) August 3, 2021

#TokyoOlympics

Well Played Men’s Hockey Team

Jai Hind 🇮🇳

— KJS DHILLON🇮🇳 (@Tiny_Dhillon) August 3, 2021

#indiavsbelgium
Men's Hockey team: Indians: pic.twitter.com/sGMGxOSeqh

— 💛J.D💛 (@Mahi_Cool7) August 3, 2021

You win some, you lose some. We are extremely proud of the tough fight put together by our Men’s #Hockey Team at #Tokyo2020. The nation stands behind you. Wishing you the very best!#INDvsBEL #Olympics pic.twitter.com/fXR7iNqOAp

— P C Mohan (@PCMohanMP) August 3, 2021

Wins and losses are a part of life. Our Men’s Hockey Team at #Tokyo2020 gave their best and that is what counts. Wishing the Team the very best for the next match and their future endeavours. India is proud of our players. pic.twitter.com/AQ2lP2jETM

— K I N G 👑 (@GoatKohli_18) August 3, 2021

Cheer up boys, keep your spirits up! Just focus on the next match & do your best. Having reached so far is an achievement. We are all proud of you. 👍🏼#TeamIndia #MensHockeyTeam#TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/PS8ka6zhA3

— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) August 3, 2021

Our men's hockey team played very well today in semi-final against Belgium, but they lost because of the unfortunate penalty stroke . Do not lose heart, bravehearts, prepare for the next match. The prayers of 1.39 billion Indians are with you. #INDvsBEL #Tokyo2020 🇮🇳

— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) August 3, 2021

India will play for Bronze against the winner of the second semi-final between Australia and Germany. India remember last won an Olympic medal in hockey in 1980 in Moscow and have also won 2 Bronze medals.