New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Women’s and Men’s Hockey groups for his or her stellar performances on the U18 Asia Cup 2026.
India was topped champions of the Men’s U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after defeating hosts Japan 4-1 within the remaining in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, whereas the Women’s crew gained Bronze after commanding 3-0 victory over Korea within the third-place match.
‘A splendid accomplishment by our younger hockey gamers. Congratulations to the Indian Men’s U18 Hockey Team on profitable the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026. The crew displayed distinctive talent and teamwork all through the event, culminating in a memorable victory within the remaining. This triumph additionally displays hockey’s rising reputation amongst our youth. My greatest needs to the crew for his or her future endeavours,’ PM Modi applauded the Indian crew.
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Ashish Tani Purti (2′, 28′, 34′) starred with a hat-trick, whereas captain Ketan Kushwaha (30′) additionally discovered the again of the web as India produced a commanding show towards the hosts to elevate the title. Numada Gaku (52′) scored Japan’s lone aim of the competition, in keeping with a Hockey India launch.
The bronze medal marks a powerful end to India’s marketing campaign on the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026, with the crew showcasing its attacking high quality, scoring 36 targets, defensive resilience and immense promise all through the event, in keeping with a launch.
On X, PM Modi wrote, ‘Congratulations to the Indian Women’s U18 Hockey Team on securing the Bronze Medal on the U18 Asia Cup 2026. The crew displayed outstanding grit all through the event. This feat displays the rising energy of ladies’s hockey in India and the immense potential of our gamers. Wishing the crew the perfect for his or her upcoming endeavours.’
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Sandeepa Kumari (2′), Captain Sweety Kujur (16′) and Nousheen Naz (33′) had been heading in the right direction as India Women capped off their marketing campaign with a powerful podium end.
To recognise the groups’ achievements, Hockey India introduced a money award of Rs 3 lakh for every participant of the gold medal-winning Indian U-18 Men’s Hockey Team and Rs 1.5 lakh for every member of the help workers.
Hockey India additionally introduced a money award of Rs 1 lakh for every participant of the Indian U-18 Women’s Hockey Team, who secured the bronze medal earlier within the day, together with Rs 50,000 for every member of the help workers. (ANI)