Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team for clinching their maiden Women’s Junior Asia Cup crown after they defeated Korea with a score of 2-1 in a captivating final match.
The Indian junior women’s hockey team emerged as champions of the Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 held in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, by defeating Korea with a score of 2-1 in a captivating final match on Sunday. While Annu (22’) and Neelam (41’) scored one goal each for India, it was the team’s collective efforts that ultimately led to their triumphant victory in this crucial encounter. Notably, this is the first time that India have won the Women’s Junior Asia Cup. “Heartiest congratulations to our young champions for the remarkable victory at the 2023 Women’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup! Your determination, skill, and stellar teamwork have made the nation immensely proud. Best wishes for your promising journey ahead,” Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar tweeted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Team India for achieving this feat and took to Twitter to laud the Indian women’s team for their hard work and exceptional performances in the tournament.
“Congratulations to our young champions on winning the 2023 Women’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup! The team has shown immense perseverance, talent, and teamwork. They have made our nation very proud. Best wishes to them for their endeavours ahead,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
The Hockey India Executive Board has proudly declared a cash prize of INR 2.00 lakh for each player, while the support staff will receive INR 1.00 Lakh each as a token of appreciation.
