Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM congratulates the Women's Hockey Team on their Kazan Win

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has congratulated the Indian Women's Hockey Team on winning the Champions Challenge tournament at Kazan, Russia.

In a message, the Prime Minister said that the team has done India proud. This success showcases women empowerment. The team's sterling performance augurs well for the resurgence of our National Game at the International level. The victory would inspire the sports fraternity in general and sportswomen in particular to make their mark in their respective fields, he added.