Mumbai, 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'). Hockey India Announces INR Three Lakhs Each to Players Following Asia Cup 2025 Triumph in Rajgir.

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.

Narendra Modi Hails India Hockey Team

Indian cricket team head coach and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also praised the team's performance.

Gautam Gambhir Lauds India Hockey Team

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya joined in to celebrate the historic victory. India Win Asia Cup Hockey 2025; Dilpreet Singh Scores Brace As Harmanpreet Singh and Co Book Place in the Hockey World Cup Following 4-1 Victory Over Korea in Final.

Mansukh Mandaviya Hails India Hockey Team

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.

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