Smriti Irani felicitates gold medal winning Indian women’s blind cricket team

New Delhi: Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Monday felicitated the Indian women’s blind cricket team for winning the gold medal at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 in Birmingham. The Indian women’s blind cricket team defeated Australia by 9 wickets on Saturday with their spectacular performance in the World Games.

Cricket players as well as officials of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (UAIC) accorded a warm welcome to the team on their arrival here on Monday. The Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team met Smriti Irani upon arrival, where the Union Minister felicitated the entire contingent for winning the gold medal for the country. Smriti Irani said in a statement, “The Indian women’s blind cricket team has proved that India’s daughters can leave an indelible mark on the global stage.

I congratulate the team on behalf of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also recognized the achievement of our winning team and these girls. He is the best brand ambassador of ‘Beti Bachao and Beti Padhao’. Dr. Mahantesh G Kivadasanwar, President, Cricket Association for the Blind in India thanked Union Minister Smriti Irani for her generous gesture.