DCCI Honors Team India After Triumph in PD Champions Trophy 2025

Synopsis

DCCI and Svayam celebrated Team India's victory in the Physical Disabled Champions Trophy 2025 in Sri Lanka. The event highlighted the athletes' exceptional performance and included a prize announcement to honor their achievements, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in sports.

Key Takeaways

DCCI and Svayam held a celebration for Team India's victory.
Prize money of INR 7 lakh awarded to the team.
Emphasis on the importance of accessibility in sports.
Inspiration for differently-abled athletes to pursue sports.
Support for athletes includes transport and accommodation.

New Delhi, Jan 23 (NationPress) The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) along with accessibility organization Svayam hosted a celebratory gathering after India’s remarkable victory in the recently held Physical Disabled Champions Trophy 2025 in Sri Lanka, on Thursday.

The event, attended by Abhay Pratap, Joint Secretary of DCCI, Ravikant Chauhan, General Secretary of DCCI, and Sminu Jindal, Founder-Chairperson of Svayam, among other dignitaries, celebrated Team India’s outstanding performance in the PD Championship Trophy 2025. On this occasion, Svayam announced a cash prize of INR 7 lakh, applauding the cricketers for their immense effort, determination, and skill.

Expressing his joy over Team India’s remarkable achievement, Ravi Chauhan, General Secretary of DCCI, stated, “Today’s celebration honors the incredible commitment and enthusiasm shown by Team India. They have brought pride to our nation and established a standard for aspiring individuals. We are thankful to Svayam for its unwavering support and acknowledgment of these athletes, whose accomplishments motivate many others to chase their dreams.”

“Events like these enhance the transformative potential of sports,” he added, emphasizing Svayam’s long-standing dedication to creating opportunities and empowering differently-abled individuals to thrive on global platforms.

Sminu Jindal, Founder-Chairperson of Svayam, remarked, “Their victory at the PD Champions Trophy adds yet another achievement to their list. With this triumph, they have not only placed India on the world stage of disability cricket but have also inspired numerous athletes with mobility challenges to step forward and engage in sports.”

“At Svayam, we strive to ease the journey for athletes with mobility impairments through support such as accessible transportation, accommodations, and other necessary assistance for their training, travel, and competitions. This way, they can focus entirely on excelling in their sport without worrying about logistical challenges,” she continued.

In congratulating Team India for their significant victory, Abhay Pratap, Joint Secretary of DCCI, stated, “On behalf of DCCI, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Team India for their exceptional win. Your dedication, effort, and remarkable performance have truly made our nation proud. This achievement is a reflection of your talent, spirit, and unyielding quest for excellence. Continue to shine and inspire future generations!”

DCCI and Svayam remain committed to promoting accessibility in sports as they work on expanding opportunities for differently-abled athletes in disability sports.