Union Sports Minister Honors Indian PD Cricket Team, Pledges Full Support for 'Divyang' Athletes
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Synopsis
On January 24, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recognized the Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team for their victory in the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where they triumphed over England. He reaffirmed the government's dedication to supporting athletes with disabilities.
Key Takeaways
- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya honored the Indian PD Cricket Team.
- The team won the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo.
- They defeated England in the finals.
- Government emphasizes support for 'divyang' athletes.
- Selection involved over 450 cricketers from 28 states.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (NationPress) The Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya honored the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on Friday for their remarkable achievement in winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team triumphed over England in the final match, showcasing outstanding skill and determination.
The Indian PD Cricket Team, endorsed by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) and the accessibility organization Svayam, received accolades at the Sports Authority of India on Friday.
Mandaviya highlighted the government's dedication to supporting athletes with disabilities, referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for inclusive sports involvement.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged commitment towards 'divyang' athletes. Being a 'divyang' individual does not mean you cannot bring pride to the nation. Your victory serves as proof of that. The dedication displayed by the Indian PD Cricket Team, from the intense selection process to their performance in Sri Lanka, underscores your incredible resilience. Winning 5 out of 6 matches and defeating England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan is truly commendable," Mandaviya stated.
The selection of the Indian PD Cricket Team occurred in Udaipur, where over 450 cricketers from 28 states participated in the Nationals. From this group, 56 were chosen for the Challenger Trophy in Jaipur, and 17 were selected to represent India.
Highlighting the increasing accomplishments of specially-abled athletes, from the Paris Paralympics to the PD Champions Trophy 2025, Mandaviya remarked, "Our 'divyang' athletes provide us with countless reasons to take pride and motivate us to enhance our support for them. The government stands by you, and you should leverage your success to inspire more youth through various platforms."
The event was attended by the entire team, coaches, DCCI General Secretary Ravikant Chauhan, Svayam Founder-Chairperson Sminu Jindal, and officials from the Sports Ministry.
