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Bhopal. The Indian hockey team performed brilliantly and won the title in the Men’s Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 held in Kakamigahara, Japan. There is an atmosphere of happiness in the entire country after this historic victory. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, while congratulating the Indian team, has wished for a bright future for the players.
Players of Madhya Pradesh increased the pride of the state
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that the contribution of Madhya Pradesh in this big achievement has also been very important. It is a matter of pride and honor for the state for six players of the Men’s Hockey Academy to be selected in the Indian team and to be a part of the gold medal winning team. He said that Madhya Pradesh is continuously working to promote sports talents and the players of the state are making their mark at the national and international level.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the performance of Indian players
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, while praising the Indian team, said that today Indian players are performing brilliantly at the world level not only in hockey but also in many other sports. India is continuously registering its strong presence on the global sports stage and the country’s tricolor is reaching new heights.
Great success achieved through team spirit and hard work
The Chief Minister said that during the entire tournament, the Indian players displayed excellent team spirit, discipline and excellent sportsmanship. He said that this victory is the result of hard work, dedication and the spirit of doing something for the country by the players. Dr. Yadav said that the confidence and passion with which the young players performed on the field has made the entire country proud.
Ashish Tani Purti’s hat-trick and captain Ketan Kushwaha praised
The Chief Minister especially praised the players who performed brilliantly in the final match. He said that Ashish Tani Purti’s brilliant hat-trick and captain Ketan Kushwaha’s important goal played a decisive role in the team’s victory. Describing the performance of these players as inspiring, the Chief Minister said that such young players will strengthen the future of Indian hockey in the times to come.
Expressed confidence of making a place in the senior team in future
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav expressed confidence that this young team, which won the Under-18 Asia Cup, will also make its place in the Indian senior national hockey team in the coming years. He said that the talent, confidence and passion to play for the country is clearly visible in these players. He expressed hope that these rising stars of Indian hockey will continue to make the country proud at the international level in the future also.