Jharkhand Chief Minister Honors Asian Games Gold Medalists from States Hockey Team
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren meets and honors four hockey players from the state who won gold at the Asian Games 2026.
Ranchi, October 4 (Daily Kiran) : Chief Minister Hemant Soren met with four members of the Indian women’s hockey team from Jharkhand who won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Ranchi on Sunday.
During the gathering, Soren congratulated team captain Salima Tete, Olympian Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung, and Deepika Soren for their remarkable achievement. He celebrated their success by sharing sweets and expressed his enthusiasm for their historic win. The Chief Minister inquired about the team’s preparations, their experiences during the competition, and the final match.
Soren emphasized the significant role these players played in the Indian women’s hockey team’s success, which he described as a point of pride for both the state and the nation. He praised their talent, hard work, discipline, and determination in bringing glory to the country.
He noted that their achievement adds another proud chapter to Jharkhand’s sports history. Soren expressed hope that this success would inspire young athletes in the state to pursue their dreams in sports. He encouraged the players to continue performing with the same enthusiasm and dedication for the nation.
At the event, the Chief Minister honored Salima Tete, Nikki Pradhan, Beauty Dungdung, and Deepika Soren with shawls and wished them a bright future. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to promoting sports talent in Jharkhand by providing necessary opportunities and facilities.
Soren highlighted that Jharkhand has a legacy of producing exceptional hockey talent and that the state’s athletes have demonstrated their capabilities on both national and international stages. He expressed optimism that more players from Jharkhand would represent the country on the global platform in the future.
The Chief Minister’s wife, Kalpana Soren, also met with the players to extend her congratulations and best wishes. The meeting was attended by Hockey Jharkhand’s Director General Vijay Shankar Singh, International Wrestling Coach and CEO Rajneesh Kumar, and Secretary Manoj Kumar Prasad.
