New Delhi, June 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the women's junior hockey team for winning the Junior Asia Cup, saying they showed immense perseverance and made the nation proud.

India put up a collective show to stun four-time champions South Korea 2-1 and clinch their maiden Women's Junior Hockey Asia Cup in Japan's Kakamigahara on Sunday. Novak Djokovic Wins French Open 2023 Title: Indian President Droupadi Murmu Congratulates Serbian Tennis Ace, Says 'He Is an Inspiring Icon for Youth in Serbia, India and Across the World'.

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"Congratulations to our young champions on winning the 2023 Women's Hockey Junior Asia Cup! The team has shown immense perseverance, talent and teamwork," Modi said in a tweet. History Made! Novak Djokovic Overtakes Rafael Nadal To Become First Man To Win 23 Grand Slam Titles.

"They have made our nation very proud. Best wishes to them for their endeavours ahead," he said. Annu and Neelam scored for India while Park Seo Yeon was the lone goal scorer for Korea.