Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya honored the Indian women’s cricket team at his residence on Tuesday for their recent victory in the inaugural Blind Twenty20 World Cup.
The Indian women’s team defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final in Colombo on Sunday, remaining undefeated throughout the six-team tournament.
“The Indian women’s blind cricket team has made the nation proud,” Mandaviya said, celebrating the team’s victory.
“Their win serves as a huge inspiration for both specially-abled sportspersons and anyone aspiring to bring glory to the country.”
The blind cricket team’s triumph followed closely after the Indian women’s team’s first-ever World Cup victory.
Captain of the Indian team, Deepika TC, said: “Dr Mandaviya’s words will motivate
not only us but also encourage more women from the blind community to pursue sports as a career and make the country proud.”
(With agency inputs)
