'Great news': PM Modi ecstatic as Indian football team set to take part in Asian Games

Indian Football team's long-standing plea to participate in Asian Games has finally been approved by sports ministry and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took moment to express his delight at latest development. Earlier, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur confirmed that both Indian Men's and Women's football teams will make trip to Hangzhou and take part in Asian Games. India have mand to breach top 100 in FIFA ranking recently.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi insisted India's participation in Asian Games will encour upcoming talent in sport. PM Modi tweeted, "Great news for football fans across India! It will also encour upcoming talent in this sport."

India Men’s team are pitted alongside hosts China PR, Bangladesh, and Myanmar in Group A in Asian Games while  Blue Tigresses are drawn with Chinese Taipei and Thailand in Group B.