PM Modi Congratulates Indian Hockey Team On Women's Asian Champions Trophy Win

06.11.2023 - 19:23 sports.ndtv.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 beating Japan 4-0 in the final played at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Sunday. "India's Nari Shakti excels yet again!

Congratulations to our stellar hockey team for clinching the prestigious Gold at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023! Their outstanding display of skill, unwavering passion and relentless determination has indeed filled our hearts with pride.

Well done to the champions for elevating the nation's glory on the international stage!" PM Narendra Modi posted on X (Formerly known as Twitter) India's Nari Shakti excels yet again!Congratulations to our stellar hockey team for clinching the prestigious Gold at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023!

Their outstanding display of skill, unwavering passion and relentless determination has indeed filled our hearts with pride.… pic.twitter.com/rtf6PnjxK0 Sangita Kumari (17'), Neha (46'), Lalremsiami (57'), and Vandana Katariya (60') netted a goal each for India.

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