CM Yogi congratulated India on winning the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026

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CM Yogi congratulated India on winning the Hockey Junior Asia Cup 2026

Outstanding performance by Uttar Pradesh’s talented players has brought special pride to the state: CM Yogi

CM Yogi extended wishes on social media, called the contribution of Uttar Pradesh’s hockey players inspiring

India became champions after defeating Japan 4-1 in the Hockey Men’s Under-18 Junior Asia Cup

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Indian hockey team for winning the gold medal in the Hockey Men’s Under-18 Junior Asia Cup 2026. In the final played at Kakamigahara, Japan, India defeated hosts Japan 4-1 to earn the distinction of becoming Asian champions.

CM Yogi praised the five players from Uttar Pradesh who played an important role in this historic victory for Team India and brought glory to the state.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote on X, "Heartfelt congratulations to the Indian hockey team and all countrymen for bringing glory to Mother India by winning the gold medal in the Men's Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 held in Japan.

In this historic victory, the outstanding performances of Uttar Pradesh's talented players Ketan Kushwaha, Shah Rukh Ali, Prahlad Rajbhar, Rahul Yadav and Romit Pal have provided a special moment of pride for the state. All of you have enhanced the nation's honour through your skill, dedication and discipline. Heartiest congratulations to all the players, coaching staff and support staff of the team. May this golden journey of victory continue to touch new heights, and may Indian hockey set new milestones of success on the world stage."

It is noteworthy that former international player Rajneesh Mishra from Uttar Pradesh played an important role in the coaching staff of the Indian team. The selection process conducted under the leadership of Dr R.P. Singh, Chief Selector of Hockey India and President of Uttar Pradesh Hockey, is also being considered an important foundation behind this success.