Prime Minister Narendra Modi
today invited the Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team to his residence. This is
the same team that recently won the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025.
Meeting the players after their historic victory, PM Modi congratulated them
and heard their success stories.PM Modi's Tweet – "A very
inspiring experience"Prime Minister Narendra Modi
wrote from his official Twitter handle: It was a great pleasure to
host the Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team, which won the Blind Women's T20
World Cup! The players shared their experiences, which were truly inspiring. India defeated South Africa by
18 runs in the final to win the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup. The
Indian team did not lose a single match throughout the tournament. Under the
leadership of Captain Gangavati Biradar and Vice-Captain Phulwari Kumari, the
team demonstrated that if there is passion, no obstacle is insurmountable. During the meeting, the Prime
Minister spoke with the players in detail about their challenges, training, and
moments of victory. He expressed pride in the team's hard work, dedication, and
bringing glory to the country. PM Modi assured the players that the government
would provide all possible support and facilities to disabled athletes.Photos and videos of the
players with PM Modi are rapidly going viral on social media. People are
expressing their happiness with hashtags like #ProudOfOurBlindCricketQueens and
#ModiWithChampions.
A bright future for disabled
athletes (Modi government schemes): - Special training for disabled athletes
under Khelo India
- Preparations to include
blind cricket in the TOPS scheme
- Campaign to promote blind
cricket internationally The Prime Minister said that
these players are an inspiration to millions and their success proves that
India has no shortage of talent; all it takes is the right opportunity and
support. This historic victory of the
Indian women's blind cricket team and their meeting with Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has made the entire nation proud. This victory is not just a
victory for cricket, but a victory for human courage and spirit.