Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian Women’s U18 Hockey Team for securing the bronze medal at the U18 Asia Cup 2026, praising the young players for their determination and fighting spirit throughout the tournament.
In a message shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the team displayed remarkable grit during the competition and described the achievement as a reflection of the growing strength of women’s hockey in India. He also highlighted the immense potential of the country’s young players and expressed confidence in their future success.
“Congratulations to the Indian Women’s U18 Hockey Team on securing the Bronze Medal at the U18 Asia Cup 2026. The team displayed remarkable grit throughout the tournament. This feat reflects the growing strength of women’s hockey in India and the immense potential of our players. Wishing the team the very best for their upcoming endeavours,” PM Modi wrote on X.
The bronze-medal finish adds another significant achievement to Indian hockey at the continental level and underlines the promising future of the women’s game in the country.
