New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian men’s U18 hockey team on winning the Men’s U18 Asia Cup and the Indian women’s U18 hockey team on securing the bronze medal at the tournament held in Japan’s Kakamigahara.
“A splendid accomplishment by our young hockey players! Congratulations to the Indian Men’s U18 Hockey Team on winning the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026,” Modi said in a post on X.
The prime minister said the team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the tournament, culminating in a memorable victory in the final.
“This triumph also reflects hockey’s growing popularity among our youth. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours,” he said.
In another message, Modi said: “Congratulations to the Indian Women’s U18 Hockey Team on securing the Bronze Medal at the U18 Asia Cup 2026”.
The prime minister said the team displayed remarkable grit throughout the tournament and this feat reflects the growing strength of women’s hockey in India and the immense potential of our players.
“Wishing the team the very best for their upcoming endeavours,” he said.
The Indian hockey team showed incredible character to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-voltage semi-final match of the U18 Men’s Asia Cup held in Japan on Friday.
The women’s Indian hockey team won the bronze medal at the Women’s U18 Asia Cup after registering a commanding 3-0 victory over Korea in the third-place match on Saturday. PTI ACB PRK
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