IDCA Unveils 2nd Edition of T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League Set for January 7-9
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Mumbai, Dec 30 (NationPress) The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) has officially announced the second edition of the T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League, which is set to occur from January 7 to 9, 2025. This year’s tournament will feature five specially-abled women’s teams hailing from various regions of the country, with the final match scheduled for January 9.
The participating teams include the UP Warriorz, Mumbai Stars, Delhi Bulls, Hyderabad Eagles, and Bangalore Badshahs, who will compete in a total of 10 matches leading up to the finals. The three-day event will commence with an opening ceremony on January 7 at the Police Gymkhana Cricket Ground in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The champions will be honored during the closing ceremony on January 9, where the winning team will receive a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000, while the runners-up will earn Rs 50,000.
Additionally, outstanding players in categories such as batting, bowling, fielding, and super sixes will also be rewarded with cash prizes.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group, Nykaa Foundation, and Indo Count for their unwavering support of our initiative to uplift hearing-impaired women athletes in our upcoming tournaments of 2024. IDCA takes immense pride in our women players, who, despite their responsibilities at home and to their families, have brought great honor to society and have excelled in the sport of cricket,” remarked Sumit Jain, president of IDCA.
Roma Balwani, CEO of IDCA, stated, “We are overjoyed to return to Mumbai for the second edition of the T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League, with a distinguished array of guests and dignitaries in attendance. IDCA is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion through sports for individuals with disabilities, particularly in cricket. We are excited to welcome our Chief Guest at the opening ceremony.
