Indian Women’s Hockey Team Wins Asian Games Gold After More Than Four Decades; PM Modi Congratulates Players
New Delhi, October 2, 2026: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games after a gap of more than four decades, drawing congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister praised the players for their outstanding performance, highlighting their exceptional skills, strong teamwork and unwavering determination behind the historic achievement. He described the victory as a proud moment for Indian hockey and an inspiring accomplishment for the nation.
In a message shared on social media platform X on Friday, the Prime Minister’s Office conveyed Modi’s congratulations to the team, noting the widespread joy over the players’ success in securing the coveted Asian Games Gold medal.
The Prime Minister also extended his best wishes to the players for their future competitions and sporting endeavours. He expressed hope that the team’s remarkable achievement would encourage greater interest in hockey and inspire more young people across the country to take up the sport.
The victory marks an important chapter in the journey of Indian women’s hockey, reflecting the dedication, discipline and collective effort of the players. The achievement is also expected to bring renewed attention to women’s hockey and motivate aspiring athletes to pursue excellence at national and international levels.
The historic Gold medal is a moment of celebration for Indian hockey, highlighting the growing contribution of women athletes to the country’s sporting achievements.
By Suman Munshi
IBG NEWS
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