Karnataka Olympic Association President Dr K. Govindaraj congratulates Indian Women’s Hockey Team

Bengaluru: FIBA Asia President, Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) President and MLC Dr K. Govindaraj has congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games after 44 years.

India had last won the women’s hockey gold at the Asian Games in 1982. The team, led by Salima Tete, has now won the gold medal and also secured direct qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics. Dr K. Govindaraj said the achievement of the women’s team was an inspiration for the next generation of sportspersons.

“The Indian women’s hockey team has achieved something that makes the entire country proud. Their performance is an inspiration to every woman athlete. I hope the Indian women’s hockey team will also win a medal at major international events like the Olympics in the future,” he added.