An avid sports watcher Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on their victory against Japan in the FIH series finals and said that the victory will not only inspire young girls to take up and excel the sport but will also popularise the game all over the country even more.

In a Tweet, PM Modi said, "Exceptional game, an excellent outcome! Congratulations to our team for winning the Women's FIH Series Finals hockey tournament. This stupendous victory will further popularise hockey and also inspire many young girls to excel in the sport."