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The Indian men's hockey team claimed a spectacular 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea in the Asia Cup final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the celebrations, calling it a proud moment for Indian sports. The triumph also secured direct qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Hockey India announced cash rewards of ₹3 lakh for each player following their historic achievement.

Key Points: Modi Gambhir Congratulate Indian Hockey Team Asia Cup Victory

  • Indian team defeats South Korea 4-1 in Asia Cup final
  • Dilpreet Singh scores twice with Sukhjeet Singh and Amit Rohidas goals
  • Victory secures direct qualification for 2026 Hockey World Cup
  • Hockey India announces ₹3 lakh reward for each player
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PM Modi, Gautam Gambhir, Mansukh Mandaviya congratulate Indian men's hockey team on Asia Cup triumph

PM Modi, Gautam Gambhir and Mansukh Mandaviya praise Indian men's hockey team after 4-1 win over South Korea in Asia Cup 2025 final securing World Cup qualification

"This win is even more special because they have defeated the defending champions, South Korea! - Narendra Modi"

Rajgir, September 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian men's hockey team after their emphatic 4-1 victory over defending champions South Korea in the Asia Cup 2025 final held at Rajgir, Bihar, on Sunday.

Goals were scored by Dilpreet Singh (28',45'), Sukhjeet Singh (1') and Amit Rohidas (50').

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team for their splendid win in the Asia Cup 2025 held in Rajgir, Bihar. This win is even more special because they have defeated the defending champions, South Korea! This is a proud moment for Indian hockey and Indian sports. May our players continue to scale even greater heights and bring more glory to the nation!"

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1964739768933064943

Indian cricket team head coach and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also praised the team's performance, posting on X, "Well done boys! Sensational!"

https://x.com/GautamGambhir/status/1964727205482951095

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya joined in to celebrate the historic victory.

Sharing his thoughts on X, he said, "Outstanding Performance! Hearty congratulations to the Indian Hockey Team for defeating Korea 4-1 in the final of the Asia Cup Hockey held in Rajgir, Bihar, and winning the champion's title. You all have set an example of excellent play throughout the Asia Cup; heartfelt best wishes to everyone."

https://x.com/mansukhmandviya/status/1964721880465887236

With this victory, the Indian men's hockey team not only clinched the prestigious Asia Cup title but also secured direct qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup.

Following the Indian men's hockey team's historic win at the Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025, Hockey India announced INR 3 lakh each to players and Rs 1.5 lakh to the support staff.

The last time they won the Asia Cup was in 2017 in Dhaka.

- ANI

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Priya S
So proud of our hockey team! Great to see them getting recognition from PM and sports minister. The cash reward is well deserved. Hope this boosts hockey's popularity across India.
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Aryan P
While I appreciate the congratulations from leaders, I wish our government would invest more consistently in hockey infrastructure rather than just celebrating after victories. Our players deserve better facilities year-round.
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Sarah B
Amazing performance! The fact that they defeated defending champions South Korea 4-1 shows how dominant they were. Direct qualification for World Cup 2026 is the cherry on top! 🎯
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Vikram M
Hosting in Rajgir, Bihar is a great move to promote hockey beyond traditional centers. Hope to see more tournaments in smaller cities to grow the sport's reach across India.
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Nisha Z
Heartiest congratulations to the entire team! 🥳 The way they dominated from the first minute with Sukhjeet's early goal set the tone. Our hockey renaissance continues!

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