PM, Sachin Congratulate Indian Women’s Hockey Team on Asia Cup Win

India beat China in the women’s Asia Cup final to qualify for next year’s World Cup.

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the victory of the Indian women's hockey team over China in the Asia Cup.

After full time, scores were levelled at 1-1. A brilliant save by goalkeeper Savita in a tense shootout helped India win the title after 13 years to qualify for next year’s World Cup.

The prime minister tweeted, "India is delighted by their stellar performance."

Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, PR Sreejesh, among others, also wished the team after their stellar win.

Congratulations to our hockey team on winning the Women's #AsiaCup2017. India is delighted by their stellar performance.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2017

Congratulations to our women’s hockey team for winning the Asia Cup. Now looking forward to glory in the 2018 World Cup! #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 5, 2017

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Great day for the women’s Hockey team. Asia Cup victory and qualification for the 2018 World Cup! #ChakDeIndia #AsiaCup2017 pic.twitter.com/4zXTUeMdb7

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 5, 2017

T 2702 - YEEEEAAAAHHHHH !! India beats China in Asia Cup Hockey and become CHAMPIONS .. CONGRATULATIONS !! you make us so proud !🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sdNUkQPF6I

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 5, 2017

Congratulations Team India on winning the Women's #AsiaCup2017 final. You have made us proud

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) November 5, 2017

Amazing game....Congratulations to Indian Women Hockey team on winning the #AsiaCup2017. You have filled our hearts with joy & pride. pic.twitter.com/hIY0MZgeN6

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 5, 2017

Spirited performance by our women's hockey team in the finals of #AsiaCup2017 beating China. Women of this country are making us proud with every passing day #GirlPower 💪

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) November 5, 2017

Wow!!!!! Congratulation @TheHockeyIndia women's team for lifting Asia-cup ... #AsiaCup2017 @HarendraSingh66 @imranirampal

— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) November 5, 2017

CHAMPS! Well done @TheHockeyIndia Women's Team! #AsiaCup2017 is ours! What a splendid performance under pressure! pic.twitter.com/sBx8eBugGj

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) November 5, 2017

Congratulations to @TheHockeyIndia women's team for spectacular win in #AsiaCup2017 by beating China. Jai Hind 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ARZBfnroSO

— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) November 5, 2017

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