India were pipped by reigning world champions Australia 1-3 via penalty shoot-out to settle for the silver medal. Congrats to our Hockey Team for a spirited performance in Champions Trophy finals. Their effort has been brilliant. We're proud of the team.
Woke up feeling very proud of our hockey team. Well done @TheHockeyIndia @16Sreejesh @raghuhock @manpreetpawar07 @SVSunil24 @OltmansOltmans
Congratulations 2 Indian Hockey team on a well fought finals & a fantastic #HCT2016 👏 All the best for the future matches👍 @TheHockeyIndia Great effort by @TheHockeyIndia ,went right down to the wire.Lost a great final in Penalty Shootout but won our hearts. Hard luck guys! Super show! @TheHockeyIndia @raghuhock @16Sreejesh #RoadToRio #HCT2016 #silvermedal Latest News from Sports News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country in congratulating the team for the feat
Former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha said
Former India cricketers VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag also joined in the chorus to congratulate the team:
#HCT2016 #IndvsAus
Star shuttler Parupalli Kashyap also tweeted.
India's previous best performance in the Champions Trophy was a bronze medal in 1982.