What a proud moment for every Indian! Both our Women’s & Men’s Hockey Team have qualified for Tokyo2020 Olympics!
I’ll convey to both teams congratulations and best wishes on behalf of the people of India!

I’m very confident that our boys and girls will reclaim back India’s past glory in Hockey.

~ Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State (IC) for Youth Affairs and Sports

I’m extremely happy! What a moment and spectacular Hockey displayed by both our Indian Women and Men Team! Women’s team beat USA by 5-1 and Men’s Team defeated Russia by 4-2 in the 1st leg of the Tokyo 2020 Hockey qualifiers, echoed Kiren.