Under-18 Hockey Asia Cup: PM Modi congratulated the men’s and women’s hockey team, said- our players showed tremendous spirit

New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the men’s hockey team for winning the Under-18 Asia Cup and the Indian women’s Under-18 hockey team for winning the bronze medal. The Prime Minister said that both the teams showed tremendous spirit throughout the tournament.

PM Modi praised the young hockey players for winning the Under-18 Asia Cup, calling it a great achievement. He said the team showed great skill and teamwork throughout the tournament, ultimately achieving a memorable victory in the finals. He said the win also shows the growing popularity of hockey among the youth, and wished the team all the best for their future endeavours.

This victory shows the growing popularity of hockey among our youth

The Prime Minister said, “A wonderful achievement by our young hockey players! Congratulations to the Indian Men’s U-18 Hockey Team on winning the Men’s Asia Cup 2026. The team displayed excellent skill and teamwork throughout the tournament, culminating in a memorable victory in the final. This victory also reflects the growing popularity of hockey among our youth. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours.”

On the victory of the women’s team, PM Modi said that it shows the growing strength of women’s hockey in the country and the immense potential of the players. The Prime Minister also wished the team all the best for their upcoming endeavours.

He said, “Congratulations to the Indian women’s U-18 hockey team on winning the bronze medal at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. The team displayed great spirit throughout the tournament. This achievement reflects the growing strength of women’s hockey in India and the immense potential of our players. Best wishes to the team in their upcoming endeavours.”