NEW DELHI, Oct. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday showered praise on Indian men's hockey and cricket teams' for clinching Asian Games gold, saying they along with other podium-toppers brought joy to the nation with an "exceptional campaign." India beat cross-border rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to bag men's cricket gold, while the hockey team was equally dominant in its 5-1 win over Malaysia in the medal match.
"The Gold comes to India yet again! Congratulations to our Men's Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games. This is indeed a joyous occasion for the nation. My best wishes to the team members for their future endeavours," the PM wrote on his X handle.
Both hockey and cricket teams defended their yellow metal...