Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Indian blind girls’s cricket staff for scripting historical past with their title triumph on the inaugural Blind Ladies’s T20 World Cup. He referred to as the victory a testomony to collective grit, self-discipline, and the unwavering perception of a staff that remained unbeaten all through the match.
India outclassed Nepal by seven wickets within the remaining on the P Sara Oval in Colombo on Sunday, first limiting them to 114 for five earlier than chasing down the goal with outstanding ease. The chase was wrapped up in simply 12 overs, underscoring India’s dominance in a match the place they beat Sri Lanka, Australia, Nepal, USA and Pakistan within the league stage, after which overcame Australia as soon as once more within the semi-final.
“Congratulations to Indian Blind Ladies’s Cricket Workforce for creating historical past by successful the inaugural Blind Ladies’s T20 World Cup! Extra commendable is the truth that they stayed unbeaten within the sequence,” Modi posted on X.
“That is certainly a historic sporting achievement, a shining instance of hardwork, staff work and dedication. Every participant is a champion! My greatest needs to the staff for his or her future endeavors. This feat will encourage generations to come back.”
The landmark match was co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with matches held throughout Colombo, Delhi and Bengaluru. Blind cricket, performed with an 11-member staff utilizing a white plastic ball crammed with ball bearings, continues to develop steadily in world recognition – and India’s victory has added a robust new chapter to the game’s story.
The Prime Minister additionally applauded India’s robust displaying on the World Boxing Cup Finals held in Larger Noida, the place the nation delivered considered one of its best-ever performances on the worldwide stage.
“Our phenomenal athletes delivered a rare, record-breaking efficiency on the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025! They introduced house an unprecedented 20 medals together with 9 Golds,” Modi wrote.
“That is because of the resolve and dedication of our boxers. Congratulations to them. Greatest needs for the endeavors forward.”
With India’s athletes persevering with to excel throughout each mainstream and para-sport platforms, Modi’s message mirrored a rising nationwide delight in sporting excellence and inclusivity.
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