Captain Preeti says they may now intention for World Cup which might be held in Chile
By:
Chandrashekar Bhat
THE INDIAN junior girls’s crew on Tuesday (13) acquired a grand welcome in Bengaluru as they returned to the nation with their first Asia Cup trophy.
They clinched the title in Kakamigahara, Japan by beating Korea 2-1 within the charming closing on Sunday (11).
Captain Preeti mentioned the crew will now intention for the World Cup which might be held in Chile.
Hockey India mentioned the crew’s collective efforts led to their victory within the Asia Cup closing during which Annu and Neelam scored a purpose every.
India began the sport on an attacking notice by profitable a penalty nook within the opening minute of the sport, however they didn’t capitalise on it. Korea had been additionally awarded fairly a number of penalty corners however India stood sturdy of their defence to maintain the opposition’s assault at bay. India secured their lead by means of Annu (22′) who transformed a penalty stroke. Korea’s Seoyeon Park scored the equaliser three minutes later.
However Neelam transformed a penalty nook to tilt the size in favour of India.
The board introduced a money prize of Rs 200,000 (£1932) for every participant and half the quantity for the assist workers as a token of appreciation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the crew on Sunday.
“Congratulations to our younger champions on profitable the 2023 Girls’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup! The crew has proven immense perseverance, expertise and teamwork. They’ve made our nation very proud. Finest needs to them for his or her endeavours forward,” he tweeted.
(With inputs from ANI)
