'Historic day etched in every Indian's memory': PM Modi congratulates men's hockey team

New Delhi, August 5

Hailing Indian men's hockey team's bronze medal win in the Tokyo Olympics as historic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that this day will be etched in the memory of every Indian.

With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially the youth, Modi said, adding that India is proud of its hockey team.

Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian.

Congratulations to our Men’s Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze. With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth. India is proud of our Hockey team. 🏑

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 5, 2021

The Indian men's hockey team rewrote history as it claimed an Olympic medal after 41 years, beating a plucky Germany 5-4 to claim the bronze in an edge-of-the-seat play-off match of the ongoing Games here on Thursday.

Modi tweeted, "Historic! A day that will be etched in the memory of every Indian. Congratulations to our Men's Hockey Team for bringing home the Bronze. With this feat, they have captured the imagination of the entire nation, especially our youth. India is proud of our Hockey team."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also hailed the Indian men's hockey team and said the whole country is proud of their achievement.

 "Congratulations to Indian Men's Hockey Team! This is a big moment- the whole country is proud of your achievement. Well-deserved victory!" Gandhi tweeted.

Congratulations to Indian Men’s Hockey Team! This is a big moment- the whole country is proud of your achievement.

Well-deserved victory! #Olympics

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 5, 2021

Brilliant in Blue 👏
Congratulations Indian Men’s #Hockey Team on the spectacular victory to give us an Olympic medal after 41 long years. This historic win at #Tokyo2020 will inspire generation of sportspersons. All the very best for future. #Cheer4India @thehockeyindia

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 5, 2021

चार दशक बाद, टोक्यो ओलंपिक में पुरुष हॉकी में देश के लिए कांस्य पदक जीतने पर भारतीय हॉकी टीम को हार्दिक बधाई! मुश्किल वैश्विक परिस्थियों में भी आपने कठिन परिश्रम किया, प्रशिक्षण लिया, आपके कुशल और जुझारू खेल पर देश को गौरव है। मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। @TheHockeyIndia #Hockey pic.twitter.com/lA9pv3hQz3

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 5, 2021

Congratulations to our men's hockey team for winning an Olympic Medal in hockey after 41 years. The team showed exceptional skills, resilience & determination to win. This historic victory will start a new era in hockey and will inspire the youth to take up and excel in the sport

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 5, 2021

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