Modi lauds India's sportsmen, sportswomen

New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the country's sportsmen and sportswoman who have "made us proud".

Modi praised the Indian cricket team for its performance in a recently concluded Test series against England. "It has been phenomenal this year, congratulate the team for beating England 4-0."

He also congratulated the junior hockey team of India for winning the hockey World Cup. "After 15 years, our junior hockey team has won the world cup. I congratulate all the young players."

"Our sportsmen and sportswomen have made us proud," Modi said in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.

--IANS

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