Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning the gold medal in the Asian Games after 9 years. The Chief Minister said that this is a historic moment for the entire country especially for Punjab as 10 players in the team including captain Harmanpreet Singh are from Punjab. He said that players from Punjab have so far won 7 gold medals in various competitions of the Asian Games in Hangzhou and with this medal, players from the state won seven gold medals each in the Asian Games held in New Delhi in 1951 and Jakarta in 1962. India's performance in winning medals has been equaled. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these victories are a proud moment for the country as the men's hockey team has created history. The Chief Minister said that in the 72-year history of the Asian Games, the sportsmen of the state have had the best performance because so far the players of Punjab have won a total of 18 medals including gold, silver and bronze medals in various sports competitions. have won He expressed hope that this historic victory of the hockey team will pave the way to restore the ancient glory of the national game in the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that all the countrymen are envious of the Indian players for achieving a great victory against Japan, because by winning the gold medal in the Asian Games, the Indian team has filled the gap of 9 years.
The Chief Minister said this great victory will be engraved in golden letters on the pages of sports history. He said that this victory has proved that the national sport in the country has started digging the steps towards its ancient glory. On the performance of the Indian team, Bago-Bag Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the team maintained the great legacy of the history of Indian hockey. He said that the sportspersons of the state will be given cash prizes as per the government's policy.