June 8, 2026 1:58 PM

PM Modi’s congratulatory message will motivate youngsters, says coach Sardar Singh after India’s U-18 Hockey Asia Cup triumph

India's U-18 men's hockey coach Sardar Singh on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message following the team's Asia Cup triumph would serve as a major source of motivation for the young players as they continue their progression through the ranks. India returned home after clinching the U-18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026 title with a dominating 4-1 victory over hosts Japan in the final at Kakamigahara on Friday, underlining the country's strong pipeline of emerging hockey talent....