Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated both Indian men and women's hockey teams at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Head Office
The felicitation occurred on Monday (June 8, 2026)
Indian U-18 men's hockey team, led by captain Ketan Kushwaha, were crowned champions of U-18 Asia Cup 2026
Men's team defeated hosts Japan 4-1 in the final in Kakamigahara on Friday
Sports Minister handed a cheque of INR 61.5 Lakh to the men's team
Indian U-18 women's hockey team, led by captain Sweety Kujur, secured bronze medal at Under-18 Asia Cup
Women's team registered commanding 3-0 victory over Korea in bronze medal match
Dr Mandaviya handed women's team a cheque of INR 21 Lakh as encouragement
Sports Minister felicitated Best scorer in men's team Ashish Tani Purti
Sports Minister felicitated Best scorer in women's team Nousheen Naz
Sports Minister felicitated Best goalkeeper Ayush Rajak, who saved 10 goals in the tournament
Sports Minister felicitated former Indian hockey captains Rani Rampal (coach of women's team) and Sardar Singh (coach of men's team)
Government of India committed to transforming India into a sports superpower as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
