Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel felicitates Jr. Hockey World Cup Winning Team”

• Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel today felicitated the Junior Hockey World Cup winning team at his official residence
• Given the attacking game of our junior team, I’m optimistic that they will grow mature as players and help India win big in the Tokyo Olympics 2020

New Delhi, 28 December, 2016: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel today felicitated the Junior Hockey World Cup winning team at his official residence. The Junior Hockey World Cup 2016 was recently held in Lucknow where India clinched the title defeating Belgium 2-1. It was for the first time that a host nation won the coveted trophy. Under the guidance of coach Harendra Singh and leadership of captain Harjeet Singh, the Indian team won the title after a span of 15 years.

During the felicitation ceremony Goel said, “Each player of the winning squad will get Rs. 3.70 lakh. All of them are a source of inspiration for the youth of India and I’m sure they will be equally good as part of the senior team in future”.

Interacting with the media, Goel stated that he was extremely delighted with team India’s win after 15 years and the nation is proud of them. India recently won the Asian Champions Trophy both men & women’s team (defeating Pakistan & China respectively)’.

Indian eves had also won bronze in the recently concluded Under-18 Women’s Asia Cuip. It is evident that India has been performing brilliantly in hockey and 2016 has been great till now. Goel encouraged the players and stated, “We are proud of you all and my Ministry will do the best to provide best facilities for you”.