India became champion in Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup, defeated Japan, CM Mohan Yadav congratulated the players

The Indian hockey team has brought pride to the country by achieving a spectacular victory in the Men’s Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 held in Kakamigahara, Japan on Saturday. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has congratulated the Indian team on this historic victory and congratulated it for a bright future.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said, “Madhya Pradesh has also made an important contribution in this achievement. The selection of six players from the Men’s Hockey Academy in the Indian team and becoming a part of the gold medal winning team is a matter of pride for Madhya Pradesh.”

India’s better performance not only in hockey but in other sports – CM Mohan Yadav

Praising the team, the CM said, “Today Indian players are performing well at the global level not only in hockey but also in many other sports. India’s victorious flag is continuously flying in many areas of the global sports world.” He further said, “Throughout the tournament, our young players have demonstrated unwavering team spirit and amazing sportsmanship. This victory is the result of their hard work and dedication towards the country.”

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Highlighting the excellent performance of the Indian team in this title match and the entire tournament, the Chief Minister praised the special players. He said, “The brilliant hat-trick of Ashish Tani Purti and the goal of captain Ketan Kushwaha have played a very inspiring and decisive role in this big victory of the Indian hockey team.”

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav expressed confidence that the players of this energetic Under-18 team will, on the basis of their ability, make a place in India’s senior national hockey team in the coming times and will continue to make the country proud.”

India won bronze medal in Women’s U-18 Hockey Asia Cup

Women’s team has won bronze medal in Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup. The Chief Minister has also congratulated the women players. Nausheen Naaz, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, was also a part of the team and became the top scorer of the tournament with 12 goals. Congratulating both the teams, the Chief Minister said, “We are proud that from Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy, there are 6 players in the men’s team and 4 in the women’s team. Sports are being promoted with commitment in the state. World-class and modern training system and facilities are available to the players.”

The country’s hockey players have created history by winning the gold medal in the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 and the bronze medal in the Women’s U18 Asia Cup 2026. We are proud that from Madhya Pradesh Hockey Academy there were 6 players in the men’s team and 4 in the women’s team.

State’s daughter Nausheen Naaz with 12 goals…

— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) June 6, 2026