The victorious side that beat Belgium 2-1 in the Final created history by winning the title after a gap of 15 years. The team had an unbeaten run in the tournament where they got the best of the likes of Australia in the Semi Finals, Spain in the Quarter Finals apart from beating Canada, South Africa and England in the pool stage.
Congratulating the team for their efforts, Goel announced a cash incentive of Rs 3.70 lakhs per player. “Each one is a gem & I wish them all the very best for future,” Goel said.
He later also spoke individually to some of the players. On his interaction with the Hon’ble Minister, Team Captain Harjeet Singh replied, “Minister Sir said that when he learnt that we had entered the Final, he wanted to come and watch the match in Lucknow but due to prior commitments he could not make it happen. However, he said he followed most of our matches and wished us the very best going forward and asked us to stay focused.”
Meanwhile, Vikas Dahiya, Goalkeeper who was adjudged man-of-the-match in the Semi Final against the formidable Australia said, “It is a great gesture by the Hon’ble Sports Minister to invite us and greet us individually for our performance. This will only motivate us to do better in the coming days. I thank the Government for all it’s support for hockey.”
More News
view All
‘National Women's Hockey League provides a platform for our top women's hockey talent to showcase their skills and compete at the highest domestic level’, says Bhola Nath Singh
Hockey India Secretary General Shri Bhola Nath Singh on Thursday in a press conference held at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi spoke to reports about the importance of the much-awaited National Women’s Hockey League 2024-25. Phase 1 of the league will be held in Ranchi from 30th April to 9th May 2024, marking a historic moment for women's hockey in India. This first-of-its-kind domestic league promises to be a thrilling showcase of the nation's top female hockey talent.
'Learning experience to train alongside senior players,' says Indian Women's Hockey Team defender Ropni Kumari
Ropni Kumari, Indian Women’s Hockey Team defender, looked back on the previous year and explained how consistent opportunities to play with the Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team have contributed to her development. The 19-year-old was part of the team that claimed the Gold medal at the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 and also travelled with the team to Dusseldorf, Germany for the 2023 4 Nations Junior Women's Invitational Tournament. Ropni was also a key player for the side at the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile and played in all six games.
