The Indian women’s hockey team won the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy title after defeating Japan 4-0 in the final on Sunday. This is India’s second title in this tournament, having previously won in 2016.
Sachin Tendulkar and Anurag Thakur congratulated the team on their victory. Sachin tweeted, “With a sparkling 4-0 win in the #AsianChampionsTrophy, our women’s hockey team has brought Diwali early this year. Congratulations to the champions!” Thakur tweeted, “What a historic moment for Bharatiya women’s hockey! They dethroned Japan and are now the Asian Champions Trophy winners! The final in Ranchi was pure brilliance, with a 4-0 victory over the two-time champions. Our women’s team is on fire, and we’re so proud of their achievement!”
Sangita Kumari (17′), Neha (46′), Lalremsiami (57′), and Vandana Katariya (60′) scored a goal each for India.
Hockey India declared a reward of Rs 3.00 Lakhs for each member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and Rs 1.50 Lakhs for each member of the support staff in recognition of their exceptional performance.
