New Delhi, June 21 -- PM Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Indian women's hockey team on winning the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup, praising their outstanding performances throughout the tournament.

He said the team's success has brought pride and joy to the nation and expressed hope that the victory would inspire more youngsters to take up hockey.

The Indian Women's Hockey Team clinched the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup title with a commanding 2-0 victory over hosts New Zealand in the final in Auckland on Sunday.

"Indian hockey players bring pride and joy! Congratulations to the women's team for emerging as winners in the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup. The team played exceptionally well throughout the entire tournament. Best wishe...