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'May This Win Inspire Several Others To Play Hockey', Says PM Modi After Women's Team Lift Nations Cup Title
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team after it clinched the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 title, saying the players had brought “pride and joy” to the country with their outstanding achievement.
“Indian hockey players bring pride and joy! Congratulations to the women’s team for emerging as winners in the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup. The team played exceptionally well throughout the entire tournament. Best wishes to the team. May this win inspire several others to play hockey,” Modi posted on X after India defeated hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final in Auckland on Sunday.
India delivered a strong all-around performance to win its second Nations Cup title and earn promotion to next season’s FIH Hockey Women’s Pro League. Navneet Kaur started off well for India by scoring from a penalty corner in the fourth minute. Sunelita Toppo then doubled the lead in the 15th minute with a clever deflection from Deepika’s sharp shot.
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