The Indian women's hockey team's silver medal-winning performance at the Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat has drawn praise from Hockey Jharkhand General Secretary Bijay Shankar Singh, who highlighted the significant contribution of players from the state. Singh noted that five of the 10 players in the squad hail from Jharkhand, calling it a matter of great pride.
Pride for Jharkhand
Singh told ANI that the achievement underscores the talent emerging from the state. "It is a matter of great pride for Hockey Jharkhand that five out of 10 players are daughters of Jharkhand," he said. He expressed confidence that the team would perform well at the upcoming World Cup. "Our daughters will play in this World Cup, and they will play well. On behalf of our President, Bholanath, I want to congratulate these people. They will receive Rs 1 lakh each from Hockey India," Singh added.
Players Express Gratitude and Determination
Ashish Tani Purti, a member of the silver medal-winning team, expressed happiness over the achievement. "I have just won a gold medal. This is my second time, so it feels great. When we win a gold medal for our country, we feel happy from within. I want us to receive the same support in the future. We have qualified for the World Cup," Purti said.
Another player, Shruti Kumari, emphasized the team's unity and resolve. "We gave a great performance. The entire team supported each other. We brought home the silver medal, and we learned a lot there. We had our final match against China. We have qualified for the World Cup, but we will work harder, and when we go to play in the World Cup, we will bring home the gold medal," Kumari said.
Final Match Outcome
The Indian Women's Hockey Team finished as runners-up at the Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat, Oman, after a 2-4 defeat to China in the final on Saturday. The team's performance earned them a spot in the upcoming World Cup, where they aim to improve on their silver medal.
