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Karnataka CM Praises State Members After India’s Asian Games Hockey Gold
India’s men’s hockey team won gold at the Asian Games.
The team beat Malaysia 5-1 in the final.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar congratulated the players.
He said three team members are from Karnataka.
Mohith H S was the goalkeeper, Harshith M Lakshman was the video analyst, and Ranganathan M was the head physiotherapist.
India has now won the Asian Games hockey gold five times.
This was also the team’s second gold in a row.
The win earned India a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar congratulated India’s men’s hockey team on winning Asian Games gold.
Shivakumar said three members of the victorious team are from Karnataka: Mohith H S, Harshith M Lakshman and Ranganathan M.
The three were identified as goalkeeper, video analyst and head physiotherapist, respectively.
India defeated Malaysia 5-1 in the final to retain the men’s hockey title.
The win was India’s fifth Asian Games hockey gold and secured direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Who
- India’s men’s hockey team, congratulated by Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
- What
- India won the Asian Games men’s hockey gold, defeating Malaysia 5-1, and secured direct qualification for the 2028 Olympics.
- Where
- At the Asian Games; the articles do not specify the venue.
- When
- The final was played on Saturday; Shivakumar congratulated the team on Sunday.
- Why
- The victory secured India’s fifth Asian Games hockey gold and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Key facts
- Final score
- India defeated Malaysia 5-1.
- Indian medal
- Gold in men’s hockey.
- Asian Games golds
- India’s fifth men’s hockey gold.
- Qualification
- Direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Karnataka team members
- Mohith H S, Harshith M Lakshman and Ranganathan M.
- Roles cited
- Goalkeeper, video analyst and head physiotherapist, respectively.
- Chief Minister
- D K Shivakumar congratulated the team on Sunday.
Quotes
D K Shivakumar
Chief Minister of Karnataka
“Adding to the pride of India's Men's Hockey Gold at the Asian Games, three members of the victorious team are from Karnataka.”
rediff.com
“Karnataka is proud of you. Our best wishes for your continued success.”
rediff.com
Sources
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