Shillong, July 5: India Midfielder Jeakson Singh celebrated win with a multi-coloured flag wrapped over his jersey, which garned mixed reactions.

On Tuesday, the Indian football team created history in the SAFF Championship final, winning the title for the ninth time after defeating Kuwait on penalties.

While the entire team received medals, Jeakson Singh was seen sporting the Manipur flag over his jersey.

Jeakson draped himself in the seven-colour flag which represents the seven clan dynasties of the Meitei ethnicity of Ancient Manipur.

After the win, Jeakson took to his official Twitter handle to clarify his take.

He wrote, “Dear Fans, By celebrating in the flag, I did not want to hurt the sentiments of anyone. I intended to bring notice to the issues that my home state, Manipur, is facing currently.This win tonight is dedicated to all the Indians.”

Dear Fans,

By celebrating in the flag, I did not want to hurt the sentiments of anyone. I intended to bring notice to the issues that my home state, Manipur, is facing currently.

This win tonight is dedicated to all the Indians. pic.twitter.com/fuL8TE8dU4

— Jeakson Singh Thounaojam (@JeaksonT) July 4, 2023

 As some of them appreciated his approach to appeal for peace in Manipur, but also there was a section of people who criticised him for celebrating his state’s flag.

Here is how Twitterati reacted:

After the win, Jeakson posted a message of peace in reference to his home state Manipur.

He said, “I hope that peace returns to my home state of Manipur.”

Jeakson also thanked all his fans for coming out and supporting the team.

I hope that peace returns to my home state of Manipur.

Thank you to the fans for coming out and supporting the team tonight! #SaveManipur #PeaceAndLove #india #saffchampion2023

— Jeakson Singh Thounaojam (@JeaksonT) July 4, 2023

Jeakson, was one of the key player in the Indian team who won the SAFF Championship 2023. He is also the younger footballer to become a key player in the Indian team under coach Igor Stimac.