The Indian Women’s Hockey Team received a warm and celebratory welcome on its arrival at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, following its historic Gold Medal triumph at the Asian Games 2026. The victory marks a landmark moment for Indian hockey, with the Indian Women’s Team securing the Asian Games gold medal after a gap of 44 years. Mr. Vishnu Sudhakaran, Regional Director, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Bengaluru, along with officials and staff of SAI Bengaluru, received and felicitated the victorious Indian team.

They were joined by Ms. Sucheta Sreejesh, IRS, Commissioner of Customs (Airport & ACC), Bengaluru, along with officials and representatives from Hockey India, the Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports (DYES), Government of Karnataka, and Hockey Karnataka, in welcoming and congratulating the Asian Games champions. The players and support staff were greeted with great enthusiasm and felicitated in recognition of their outstanding achievement and contribution to Indian sport.

The team returned to SAI Bengaluru, its training base, following the successful Asian Games campaign. The players will travel to their respective home states for a short visit, before returning to Bengaluru, where the National Coaching Camp will resume at SAI Bengaluru in preparation for upcoming international competitions. The historic gold is a proud moment for Indian hockey and the nation, reflecting the determination, commitment and sustained efforts of the players, coaches and support staff.

 

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