Shillong, July 5: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday congratulated Indian Football team for winning the SAFF Championship 2023.
CM tweeted, “Congratulations Team India for winning the SAFF Championship 2023”
Congratulations Team India for winning the SAFF Championship 2023. @chetrisunil11 @IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/RdN86ih3rp
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) July 5, 2023
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also congratualated team India for defeating Kuwait in the final of SAFF Championship 2023 and winning the trophy.
Congratulations to Indian Football Team⚽️
India defeated Kuwait in the final of SAFF Championship 2023 to win the trophy 🏆 #SAFFChampionship2023 #IndianFootball #BlueTigers pic.twitter.com/C9Uy53pscK— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) July 4, 2023
Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh also congratulated team for showcasing their unwavering skill and determination.
He tweeted, “a glorious day for football as India emerges victorious in the 2023 SAFF Championship, showcasing their unwavering skill and determination!⚽.”
“The team’s performance and teamwork have brought home the trophy. A moment of immense pride for the nation!”
A glorious day for football as India emerges victorious in the 2023 SAFF Championship, showcasing their unwavering skill and determination!⚽
The team’s performance and teamwork have brought home the trophy. A moment of immense pride for the nation!
Congratulations to our… pic.twitter.com/zF2yYDFf4G
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) July 4, 2023
The Indian men’s football team won the SAFF Championship 2023 title on Tuesday after beating Kuwait 5-4 in a thrilling penalty shootout at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
India won their ninth SAFF Championship 2023 in the 14 editions. Last month, India clinched the Intercontinental Cup.
So far, India won the championship in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015, 2021 and in 2023.
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