New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated the Indian junior women’s and men’s hockey teams for clinching the Asia Cup.
“Another jewel in the crown of Indian hockey! Congratulations to our junior women’s hockey team on winning the Asia Cup and bringing pride and joy to the entire nation,” he said on ‘X’.
Shah said their victory and dominant display of sporting prowess will inspire more budding players to join the list of India’s champions.
The Indian junior women’s hockey team won the AHF Junior Asia Cup title, defeating China 1-0 on Sunday, qualifying for the Junior Women’s Hockey World Cup.
In another message for the junior men’s team on ‘X’, Shah said, Applause to our junior men’s hockey team for winning the Asia Cup. With the vigour and command of the game, you have once again demonstrated the true mettle of Indian sportsmanship and set an inspiring example for others to follow.” India beat South Korea 4-1 in the men’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup final on Sunday to win the title for the fourth straight time. PTI ABS APL APL
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