Congratulatory messages poured in for the Indian women’s hockey team, after they defeated China 5-4 via penalty shootout in a nail-biting Asia Cup final on Sunday and also qualified for next year’s World Cup.

The triumph of the Indian women’s team follows the Asia Cup victory of the men’s side last month.

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This is India’s second Women’s Asia Cup title, after winning one in 2004, when they had beaten Japan in New Delhi for the trophy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the hockey team on Twitter and said, “India is delighted by their stellar performance.”

Congratulations to our hockey team on winning the Women’s #AsiaCup2017. India is delighted by their stellar performance.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 5, 2017

President of India Ram Nath Kovind also took to Twitter to congratulate the hockey team and said, “Now looking forward to glory in the 2018 World Cup!”

Congratulations to our women’s hockey team for winning the Asia Cup. Now looking forward to glory in the 2018 World Cup! #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 5, 2017

Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu wrote a congratulatory message on twitter, saying “Congratulate Indian Women’s Hockey Team for winning Asia Cup, beating China, after 13 years.”

Congratulate Indian Women’s Hockey Team for winning Asia Cup, beating China, after 13 years. pic.twitter.com/oIM0AQg5bH

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) November 5, 2017

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah praised the hockey team on Twitter saying, “You have filled our hearts with joy & pride.”

Amazing game….Congratulations to Indian Women Hockey team on winning the #AsiaCup2017. You have filled our hearts with joy & pride. pic.twitter.com/hIY0MZgeN6

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 5, 2017

Actor Amitabh Bachchan expressed his joy on Twitter and said, “CONGRATULATIONS !! you make us so proud.”

T 2702 – YEEEEAAAAHHHHH !! India beats China in Asia Cup Hockey and become CHAMPIONS .. CONGRATULATIONS !! you make us so proud !🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sdNUkQPF6I

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 5, 2017

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh congratulated the hockey team on Twitter as well and said, “You’ve done the nation proud!”

Congratulations Team India for wining the #AsiaCup2017 women hockey title 🏆 by defeating China. You’ve done the nation proud!

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) November 5, 2017

Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee wished the hockey team on Twitter and said that it was “a spectacular match.”

Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Women Hockey Team for winning #AsiaCup2017. A spectacular match. You make us proud.

— Pranab Mukherjee (@CitiznMukherjee) November 5, 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi also congratulated the hockey team on Twitter.

Congratulations Team India on winning the Women’s #AsiaCup2017 final. You have made us proud

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) November 5, 2017

Hockey India also wished the team on Twitter for winning the finals.

After a thrilling shootout India clinch GOLD at the 9th Women’s #AsiaCup2017 on 5th Nov. #INDvCHN pic.twitter.com/lK4bFPNRtJ

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia) November 5, 2017