Imphal: Celebrations broke out at the home of Indian hockey player Nilakanta Sharma in Manipur after India clinched the gold medal in men’s hockey at the 2026 Asian Games. Family members and well-wishers celebrated India’s victory and praised the team’s performance in the tournament.

Nilakanta’s father, Inaocha Sharma, expressed happiness over the team’s success and said the family was overjoyed by the victory. His wife, Alina, also expressed her happiness and pride over Nilakanta’s achievement. She said she had expected India to win the gold medal.

The victory brought celebrations to Nilakanta’s home in Manipur, with the family sharing the joy of the Indian team’s success on the continental stage.