Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated
On Sunday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his congratulations to the Indian women's junior hockey team on winning the Asia Cup 2023 and expressed how proud the country was of them. According to Kharge, "India makes history! I'd like to congratulate our women's junior hockey team on their first-ever Asia Cup victory. We are incredibly proud of this fantastic accomplishment. I wish a bright future for all the players, he said.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, general secretary of the Congress, called this victory spectacular and historic. He wrote in a tweet, "The Indian women's hockey team has made history by becoming the first team to win the Junior Asia Cup. I'd like to congratulate the entire team. All of you are valued citizens of the nation.
Anu scored the first goal of the match
Anu's penalty corner conversion gave India the lead in the 22nd minute following a scoreless opening frame. Anu scored past the left side of the in-charge to give India a 1-0 lead while putting the semifinal loss to Japan behind him.
Neelam's goal was crucial
However, Park Seo Yeon's goal for South Korea made it 1-1 three minutes later. The game-winning goal, scored by Neelam in the 41st minute from the right side of the South Korean goalkeeper, gave India a 2-1 lead.
Tournament held after two years due to Corona
In the third quarter, the Indian team's defensive line assisted them in keeping the lead. Following this, South Korea earned numerous penalty corners in the final period but was unable to convert them into points. This competition was only supposed to take place in 2021, but because of Corona, it was held two years later.