Narendra Modi congratulates hockey team for silver

India were pipped by reigning world champions Australia 1-3 via penalty shoot-out

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Reuters) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a joint meeting of the US Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, on June 8, 2016. (Photo: Reuters)

IANS New Delhi

Last Updated : Jun 18 2016 | 4:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for winning silver medal in the Champions Trophy.

"Congrats to our Hockey Team for a spirited performance in Champions Trophy finals. Their effort has been brilliant. We're proud of the team," Modi tweeted.

India were pipped by reigning world champions Australia 1-3 via penalty shoot-out to settle for their maiden silver medal in the Hockey Champions Trophy in London on Friday.

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