Tamil Nadu government has announced Rs 1.1 crore prize money for the Indian Hockey Team post their Asian Champions Trophy 2023 win.
The TN Chief Minister MK Stalin took to Twitter/X on Saturday to announce the reward for the Indian Hockey Team who defeated Malaysia in a nerve-wrecking final in Chennai.
“Congratulations to Team India on clinching their 4th Asian Champions Trophy title with a fighting comeback! A remarkable feat that showcases their dedication and prowess. Chennai, known for its sports-loving spirit, has been a splendid host,” wrote MK Stalin.
“Grateful to Hon’ble Anurag Thakur for gracing the trophy distribution ceremony. Commendable efforts by Hon’ble Udhay Stalin, The Hockey India to have successfully organised this grand international event. I am pleased to announce a reward of 1,10,00,000 INR to the Indian team on their fantastic victory,” he added.
Indian Hockey Team wins Asian Champions Trophy
At the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, India overcame a 1-3 deficit to defeat Malaysia by a score of 4-3. It was a thrilling end to the brilliant Asian Champions Trophy.
For India, there were goals from Harmanpreet Singh (ninth minute penalty kick), Gurjant Singh (45′), Akashdeep Singh (56′), and Jugraj Singh. The game was turned around by the two goals India scored towards the end of the third quarter.
In the semifinals, Indian Hockey Team destroyed Japan 5-0 while Malaysia destroyed South Korea 6-2. India scored a 5-0 round-robin league victory over Malaysia.
India’s semifinal performance against Japan was as near to flawless as they can get. The offense was at its most creative but the defense held strong—India did not allow even a single penalty corner, let Japan enter their “D” only eight times, and allowed just one shot on goal.
Each of the four field goals and the five distinct goal scorers outperformed the last, displaying patience, talent, ingenuity, and audacity.
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