<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the hard work of the Indian men's hockey team and its Australian coach Graham Reid during a telephonic conversation with skipper Manpreet Singh and the support staff after the team's bronze medal win at the Olympic Games.</p>.<p>Modi called Manpreet and congratulated him and the team for the 5-4 victory over Germany.</p>.<p>"Manpreet ji many many congratulations. You and the entire team did a great job, the entire nation is dancing in joy for your achievements. Your hard work paid dividends. I wish all the players for what they have achieved," said Modi.</p>.<p>"We will definitely meet once you come back. The entire country is proud of you guys."</p>.<p>Then Modi spoke with the Reid saying, "Congratulations. We have created history."</p>.<p>In his reply Reid said, "Your words the other day after the semifinal were very inspirational for us. Thank you."</p>.<p>Modi finally told Reid, "Your hard work paid off. I am extremely proud."</p>.<p>The Indian men's hockey team won an Olympic medal for the first time in 41 years.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the hard work of the Indian men's hockey team and its Australian coach Graham Reid during a telephonic conversation with skipper Manpreet Singh and the support staff after the team's bronze medal win at the Olympic Games.</p>.<p>Modi called Manpreet and congratulated him and the team for the 5-4 victory over Germany.</p>.<p>"Manpreet ji many many congratulations. You and the entire team did a great job, the entire nation is dancing in joy for your achievements. Your hard work paid dividends. I wish all the players for what they have achieved," said Modi.</p>.<p>"We will definitely meet once you come back. The entire country is proud of you guys."</p>.<p>Then Modi spoke with the Reid saying, "Congratulations. We have created history."</p>.<p>In his reply Reid said, "Your words the other day after the semifinal were very inspirational for us. Thank you."</p>.<p>Modi finally told Reid, "Your hard work paid off. I am extremely proud."</p>.<p>The Indian men's hockey team won an Olympic medal for the first time in 41 years.</p>
