Did Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Honor Indian Blind Women’s T20 WC Champions?
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New Delhi, Jan 29 (NationPress) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta honored the winners of the Indian Blind Women’s T20 World Cup on Thursday at Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan, celebrating their remarkable achievement and tenacity.
The Indian team, led by Deepika T. C. from Karnataka and supported by Ganga S. Kadam from Maharashtra, completed an impeccable run, finishing unbeaten in the tournament. They clinched the championship with a commanding seven-wicket victory against Nepal in the final, held in Colombo on November 23, 2025. After restricting Nepal to a score of 114/5, the Indian batters swiftly chased the target down in merely 12.1 overs, demonstrating their skill and composure under pressure.
In a video shared on her X account, CM Gupta praised the team, stating, “Our country’s daughters are incredibly strong, and I wholeheartedly believe that wherever you go, you will leave people in awe. You have achieved so much and brought honor to our nation, and we are immensely proud of you. What you have accomplished is something many can only aspire to. May you continue to advance and elevate our country's name.”
She characterized the athletes as role models beyond the realm of sports, captioning her video post, “The Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team stands as a living beacon of courage, self-belief, and unyielding determination for all of us. This team illustrates that victory transcends mere numbers on a scoreboard; it lies in our continued faith in ourselves. They are, in the truest sense, the real champions — both of the T20 World Cup and in the game of life.”
The team's triumph had previously garnered national attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted them following their World Cup success. During their meeting, the players shared reflections from their journey.
Recalling this interaction, PM Modi expressed on X, “It was a joy to host the Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team that won the Blind Women’s T20 World Cup! They recounted their experiences, which were truly inspiring.”