Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Men’s U18 Hockey Team for clinching the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026 title, praising the young players for their outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister lauded the team’s exceptional skill and teamwork, which culminated in a memorable victory in the final. He said the triumph was a significant achievement for Indian hockey and reflected the sport’s growing popularity among the country’s youth.
“A splendid accomplishment by our young hockey players! Congratulations to the Indian Men’s U18 Hockey Team on winning the Men’s U18 Asia Cup 2026. The team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the tournament, culminating in a memorable victory in the final. This triumph also reflects hockey’s growing popularity among our youth. My best wishes to the team for their future endeavours,” Modi wrote.
The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the team for future competitions, expressing confidence that their success would inspire more youngsters to take up the sport and contribute to India’s hockey legacy.
