The Golden Girls of Indian hockey were accorded a celebratory welcome at Kempegowda airport after their victorious return from Asian Games in Japan. The Indian Women team has secured the Asian Games Gold medal for the country after a gap of 44 years.
The jubilant team members were received by the Regional Director of Sports Authority of India Vishnu Sudhakaran a little after midnight.
The team members were garlanded and felicitated with traditional Mysuru petha in recognition of their outstanding achievement in Hockey.
The players were trained at SAI Bengaluru and after their successful campaign in the Asian Games, will return to their respective home states for a short visit.
SAI Bengaluru will commence its National Coaching Camp after a short gap to prepare our players for upcoming international competitions.