Indian Hockey team sets history in the Asian Games 2023 at Hangzhou. The Indian Hockey Team defeated Japan 5-1 in the Asian games and added another gold to their tally. The top goal-scorers of the team are Manpreet Singh, captain HarmanPreet Singh, and Amit Rohidas. The player who successfully enchased two penalty corners in the 32nd and 59th minutes. However the first or the initial goal was given by Manpreet Singh. Then the next two hits were given by Amit Rohidas and Abhishek in the 36th and 48th minute. The Victory for India is confirmed qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.
With the victory PM Narendra Modi praised the winning team. The victory of the team is the effort, passion and dedication reflected in the outstanding performance, Which owns the hearts of countless Indians. said PM
Similarly, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik congratulated the victory and announced 5 lakhs of cash reward to each player and Support Staffs. The cash prize is announced to set a bridge for the Paris Olympics 2024. Hockey is all set in the hearts of every Odia. The pride victory of the Indian team is a momentous spirit for an Odia and his nation. The victory will set to create another history in the Paris Olympics 2024 said Naveen Patnaik.
The win of the Indian Men’s Hockey team marks the fourth time victory for the country. Lastly, India has won gold in 2014, 1998 and 1966.
India continued to stay in fourth place with 22 gold, 34 silver and 39 bronze to a total of 95 medals in the Asian Games 2023
