Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the Indian girls’s hockey crew on successful the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 beating Japan 4-0 within the last performed at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand on Sunday. “India’s Nari Shakti excels yet again! Congratulations to our stellar hockey team for clinching the prestigious Gold at the Asian Champions Trophy 2023! Their outstanding display of skill, unwavering passion and relentless determination has indeed filled our hearts with pride. Well done to the champions for elevating the nation’s glory on the international stage!” PM Narendra Modi posted on X (Formerly often called Twitter)

India’s Nari Shakti excels but once more!

Congratulations to our stellar hockey crew for clinching the distinguished Gold on the Asian Champions Trophy 2023! Their excellent show of ability, unwavering ardour and relentless willpower has certainly crammed our hearts with pleasure.… pic.twitter.com/rtf6PnjxK0

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2023

Sangita Kumari (17′), Neha (46′), Lalremsiami (57′), and Vandana Katariya (60′) netted a purpose every for India.

In recognition of their distinctive efficiency, marked by an undefeated streak all through the match and their title victory, Hockey India declared a reward of Rs 3.00 lakh for every member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and Rs 1.50 lakh for every member of the assist workers.

Earlier within the match, India started by exerting steady stress on Japan, in an effort to disconcert the reigning champions. The hosts made a promising foray towards the purpose when Deepika positioned herself completely to safe an early lead, however her shot was saved by Japan’s goalkeeper Eika Nakamura.

India maintained their offensive stress, persistently penetrating the circle and testing Japan’s steadfast defence, which remained resolute, irritating India’s endeavours to interrupt the impasse. As the primary quarter concluded, the rating remained degree, and the match remained goalless.

Nevertheless, India persevered of their efforts to shatter the impasse, and their willpower bore fruit early within the second quarter, with Sangita Kumari (17′) delivering an excellent end to place her crew within the lead. However, this setback urged Japan, prompting them to mount counterattacks and apply stress on the Indian squad. Japan even delivered a nerve-wracking second for India when Shiho Kobayakawa appeared to attain a purpose, however a profitable video referral by India revealed that the ball had touched Shiho’s hand earlier than she discovered the again of the web, thus resulting in the purpose being disallowed.

Furthermore, Japan earned three consecutive penalty corners, however India’s resolute defence denied any potential comeback, permitting the hosts to enter halftime with a 1-0 benefit.

With the intention of broadening their benefit, India commenced the third quarter with an intensified offensive, displaying relentless willpower. Nevertheless, Japan not solely showcased formidable defensive power to thwart the Indian onslaught but additionally seized management of possession, trying to show the tide of the sport of their favour. Amidst these efforts, the Indian squad persistently probed Japan’s defensive strains at common intervals to maintain their momentum. Simultaneously, Japan intensified their offensive endeavours, but neither crew managed to breach the opposing purpose within the penultimate quarter, concluding with India sustaining a 1-0 lead.

The fourth and last quarter commenced with India securing three consecutive penalty corners, and on the third try, they lastly discovered success as Neha (46′) deftly deflected the ball into the web, extending the Indian crew’s result in 2-0, offering them with a much-needed cushion.

Nevertheless, Japan saved the Indian defenders on alert, they usually earned a penalty stroke within the final eight minutes of the match. But India’s Captain, Savita, exhibited exceptional abilities, making a vital save to protect her crew’s two-goal benefit.

Moreover, within the closing moments of the match, Lalremsiami (57′) delivered a purpose by way of a penalty nook, whereas Vandana Katariya (60′) executed a splendid discipline purpose, sealing a commendable 4-0 triumph for India.