Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's hockey team for the title win in the FIH Nations Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Nations Cup of eight countries was concluded in Spain on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the final of the Nations Cup, the Indian team won the tournament by defeating the host Spain 1-0. Punjab's Gurjit Kaur scored the winning goal in the sixth minute of the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier in the semi-final, India defeated Ireland by 2-1 in the penalty shootout. In the league round, the Indian team won the first place in Group B by winning all three matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Congratulating the entire team on the achievement, Meet Hayer said this victory of the Indian team in the national game hockey is a matter of pride for the entire country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He said it is even more gratifying that the captain of the team, Savita Punia, was declared the best goalkeeper of the tournament. The Indian team remained undefeated throughout the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Congratulating the entire team on the achievement, Meet Hayer said this victory of the Indian team in the national game hockey is a matter of pride for the entire country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n