Hockey record fourth triumph: Congratulations pour in for the team's performance
New Delhi: The Indian hockey team produced a sensational comeback to overcome a two-goal deficit and clinch the game by 4-3 to become the most successful team in the history of the competition. With this victory, India became the most successful team in the Asian Champions Trophy, ahead of three-time champions Pakistan. The team fought back from two goals down to pull off a thrilling 4-3 win over a spirited Malaysia in the final to claim their fourth Asian Champions Trophy title at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Indian men's hockey team on its spectacular win in the Asian Championship, saying it showcases the tireless dedication, rigorous training and unyielding determination of the players.
"Congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team on the spectacular victory in the Asian Championship! This is India's 4th triumph and it showcases the tireless dedication, rigorous training and unyielding determination of our players," Modi posted on X.
He added, "Their extraordinary performance has ignited immense pride across the nation. Best wishes to our players for their future endeavours."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the Indian men's hockey team. He took to X, formerly known as Twitter to extend wishes to the Indian team and wrote, "My heartfelt congratulations to the Men's Hockey Team of India on winning the Asian Champions Trophy for the record 4th time. They have proven the power of India's dreams and the resilience of its grit paving the path of glory to be trodden by their followers."
After witnessing India's triumph in an exhilarating Asian Champions Trophy final, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur believes that the Indian team will win the "highest-ever" medal in the upcoming Asian Games.
"What a final, just like I said before the match may the best team win and let us have a good final. We had a very thrilling final and the best team has won...this is just the beginning and I am sure in the Asian Games, Hockey is going to do well and India is going to win the highest-ever medal in the upcoming Asian Games", says Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur after India beat Malaysia (4-3) to clinch the Asian Champions Trophy.
PTI, ANI