{"id":6349,"date":"2025-09-08T15:54:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6349"},"modified":"2025-09-08T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T15:54:21","slug":"pm-modi-congratulates-indian-mens-hockey-team-on-historic-asia-cup-2025-victory-over-defending-champions-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6349","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi Congratulates Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team on Historic Asia Cup 2025 Victory Over Defending Champions South Korea."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>PM Modi Congratulates Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team on Historic Asia Cup 2025 Victory Over Defending Champions South Korea.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rajgir, Bihar:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a moment of immense pride for Indian sports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team for their remarkable victory in the <strong>Asia Cup 2025<\/strong>, held in <strong>Rajgir, Bihar<\/strong>. The Indian team clinched the prestigious title after defeating defending champions <strong>South Korea<\/strong>, marking a significant milestone in the nation&#8217;s hockey journey.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to social media platform <strong>X (formerly Twitter)<\/strong>, the Prime Minister lauded the team\u2019s exceptional performance and the significance of their win.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Congratulations to our Men\u2019s Hockey Team for their splendid win in the Asia Cup 2025 held in Rajgir, Bihar. This win is even more special because they have defeated the defending champions, South Korea! This is a proud moment for Indian hockey and Indian sports. May our players continue to scale even greater heights and bring more glory to the nation!&#8221; \u2013 <strong>PM Narendra Modi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Indian team\u2019s triumph is being celebrated across the country, especially considering the caliber of their final opponents. South Korea, known for their tactical prowess and dominance in Asian hockey, entered the tournament as the reigning champions. India&#8217;s commanding performance in the finals has sent a strong message about the resurgence of Indian hockey on the continental stage.<\/p>\n<p>The Asia Cup 2025 was hosted in <strong>Rajgir, Bihar<\/strong>, a city that saw enthusiastic crowds and showcased India\u2019s growing capability to host major international sporting events. The tournament not only highlighted top-tier competition but also witnessed a groundswell of local support, boosting the morale of the home team.<\/p>\n<p>This win adds another glorious chapter to Indian hockey\u2019s illustrious legacy and is expected to inspire young athletes across the country. With the sport regaining its popularity and momentum, the government&#8217;s continued support and recognition of such achievements play a crucial role in motivating athletes and developing grassroots talent.<\/p>\n<p>As celebrations erupt nationwide, the Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team stands tall as a symbol of determination, teamwork, and national pride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Modi Congratulates Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team on Historic Asia Cup 2025 Victory Over Defending Champions South Korea.\u00a0 &nbsp; Rajgir, Bihar: &nbsp; In a moment [&hellip;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" data-url=https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6349><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6350,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,3,22],"tags":[1654],"class_list":["post-6349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-india-news","category-latest-news","category-sports","tag-asiacup2025-indianhockey-pmmodi-teamindia-hockeychampions-rajgir-victoryforindia-sportsinindia-chakdeindia-indiansports"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>PM Modi Congratulates Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team on Historic Asia Cup 2025 Victory Over Defending Champions South Korea. - The Eagle News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=6349\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"PM Modi Congratulates Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team on Historic Asia Cup 2025 Victory Over Defending Champions South Korea. - The Eagle News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PM Modi Congratulates Indian Men\u2019s Hockey Team on Historic Asia Cup 2025 Victory Over Defending Champions South Korea.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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