Asian Champions Trophy 2023: PM Modi, Anurag Thakur praise Indian men’s hockey team’s ACT victory, Hockey India announces cash rewards
First Published: 13th August, 2023 9:31 IST
Hockey India has announced a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh to each member of the team and Rs 1.50 lakh to the support staff
India won the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament for the fourth time with a bold 4-3 victory over Malaysia in the championship game at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
India’s victory makes them the most successful teams in ACT history.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur have praised the efforts of the Indian men’s hockey team, while Hockey India has announced a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh to each member of the team and Rs 1.50 lakh to the support staff.
PM Modi took to X, formerly known as Twitter to congratulate the Indian team and wrote, “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. Their extraordinary performance has ignited immense pride across the nation. Best wishes to our players for their future endeavours.”
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also took to X and wrote, “Kudos to #TeamIndia for clinching the Asian Championship Trophy for the 4th time. Every dribble, every goal, every moment showcased the spirit of our nation. Proud of our hockey warriors! A stellar performance against Malaysia made the nation beam with pride. Hockey-tastic!”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated Men’s Hockey Team of India on winning the title.
“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,” HM Shah tweeted.
Hockey India officials too congratulated and lauded the team for its victory.
Hockey India President Padma Shri Dr. Dilip Tirkey said, “As a former hockey player, I truly believe that a victory in hockey is more than just a win on the field; it is a testament to the dedication and teamwork that fuels our passion.”
“As we celebrate the Indian men’s hockey team’s magnificent victory at the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023, Hockey India takes great pride in honouring the Indian men’s hockey team’s prowess with a cash award of Rs 3.00 lakh for players and Rs 1.50 lakh to the Support Staff, whose tireless efforts contribute to this success,” Tirkey was quoted as saying by Hockey India in a release on Saturday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin lauded Team India on their Asian Champions Trophy win and announced a cash prize of Rs 1.1 crore for the winning team.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu also congratulated the team.
“Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Hockey Team on your outstanding victory and lifting of the #AsianChampionsTrophy2023 Your dedication, teamwork, and triumph inspire us all. A historic achievement that fills the nation with immense pride. Way to go!,” CM Khandu tweeted.
Jugraj Singh (9′), Harmanpreet Singh (45′), Akashdeep Singh (56′) and Gurjant Singh (45′) scored in India’s victory.
For Malaysia, Aminudin Muhamad (28′), Abu Kamal Azrai (14′), and Razie Rahim (18′) scored to keep them in the title race.
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