Twitterati praise Indian women's hockey team after Asia cup triumph

The Indian women hockey team beat China in the finals of Asia cup to qualify for world cup after 15 years today.

This is India’s second Asia Cup title win after they had beaten Japan in 2004 in New Delhi and the congratulations have been pouring in since. Tweet from the President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi show the much-needed support and appreciation for the national game and more so the women players. 

President congratulated the winners in his tweet and PM Modi said 'proud of the stellar performance'.

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

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 5 November 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) 5 November 2017

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of Youth and Affairs tweeted:

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

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) 5 November 2017

Congratulations to Indian women hockey team on winning the #AsiaCup2017 Hockey

Heartening to see India as Champions of Asia in #Hockey - both men & women. Congratulate Women’s Team on historic #AsiaCup2017 win 1/2

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) 5 November 2017

Indian cricketers and actors Amitabh Bachchan and Anupam Kher too showed their support and appreciation for the team in tweets:

Congratulations to the women's hockey team on winning #AsiaCup2017! Way to go!!

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) 5 November 2017

Glory on the hockey field continues. Congratulations to Indian women on beating China and winning the #AsiaCup2017 @TheHockeyIndia pic.twitter.com/6TJUoUmyY5

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 5 November 2017

#AisaCup Hockey:Indian Men & Women Team Both Are Champions. South Korea Only Other Team To Achieve This Feat (1994)

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) 5 November 2017

Congratulations. Blue is beautiful. Jai Ho.
Indian women's hockey team wins Asia Cup after 13 years https://t.co/tpkBnxERzv

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) 5 November 2017

Yami Gautam: Pride, achievement, honour. Our Indian Hockey Women team defined it for us.

Pride..Achievement..Honour..Our Indian Hockey Women team defined it for us..#AsiaCup2017pic.twitter.com/YEBeSYAXCD

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) November 5, 2017

Shilpa Shetty: Congratulations to the Women's Hockey team. You go girls. So proud Womens hockey. Proud Moment.

Congratulations to the Women’s Hockey team.. You go girls So proud #Womenshockey #AsiaCup2017 #triumph #ProudMoment pic.twitter.com/hFIUlvw4rv

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) November 6, 2017