The Indian Junior Ladies’s Hockey Crew achieved a outstanding triumph within the Ladies’s Junior Asia Cup 2023, which befell in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. They secured the championship title by defeating Korea in a charming last match on Sunday, with a rating of 2-1.
Though Annu (at 22 minutes) and Neelam (at 41 minutes) contributed one purpose every for India, it was the mixed efforts of your complete staff that in the end paved the way in which for his or her victorious final result on this essential encounter.
In a outstanding feat, the Indian Junior Ladies’s Hockey Crew has achieved their first-ever victory within the Ladies’s Junior Asia Cup, marking a historic milestone. Their distinctive efficiency all through the distinguished match, remaining undefeated, has earned them a coveted spot within the FIH Ladies’s Junior World Cup 2023, to be held in Chile. Recognizing their excellent achievement, the Hockey India Govt Board proudly introduced a money prize of ₹2 Lakh for every participant, symbolizing their appreciation for the staff’s efforts. Moreover, the assist workers will probably be rewarded with INR 1 Lakh every as a token of acknowledgment.
India began with an attacking method, however could not capitalize on an early penalty nook. Korea shifted momentum with counter-attacks and possession. Neelam’s goal-line clearance denied Korea a lead. The primary quarter ended goalless. Korea maintained their attacking model within the second quarter, whereas India defended effectively. India took the lead via Annu (22′) however Seoyeon Park (25′) equalized. The rating was 1-1 at halftime.
Within the second half, Korea centered on possession whereas India counter-attacked. Neelam (41′) transformed a penalty nook, making it 2-1. India defended within the fourth quarter, whereas Korea made errors. India gained the match 2-1, sticking to their technique.
“Following a 1-1 draw within the round-robin stage, we had been conscious about the precise areas we would have liked to excel as a way to overcome Korea. The Remaining match led to a substantial quantity of nerves. Nonetheless, we knew that as a staff we’ve got to play our greatest sport to realize one thing particular and that is precisely what we did. We’re elated to make our nation proud,” Indian Junior Ladies’s Crew Captain Preeti stated.
“We’re stuffed with immense pleasure because the Indian Junior Ladies’s staff clinched their maiden Junior Asia Cup, leaving us all in awe. Their distinctive show of expertise and willpower has been actually promising. This triumph has solidified their standing as a dominant power within the area, and I firmly imagine it is going to function a robust basis for his or her upcoming problem on the Junior World Cup later this 12 months. To acknowledge their excellent achievement, Hockey India has determined to honour the gamers with a well-deserved money award. I prolong my heartfelt congratulations to the staff and the devoted assist workers for his or her unwavering efforts in bringing glory to our nation,” Hockey India President Padma Dr Dilip Tirkey stated.
(With inputs from ANI)
Up to date: 11 Jun 2023, 06:23 PM IST