'I’m feeling very, very proud'- Delhi High Court Bar Association announces Cash Prize of 10 lakh for Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team

The Indian women’s blind cricket team has recently performed superbly and won the gold medal at the IBSA World Games after defeating Australia in the final. Notably, this was the first time that cricket was introduced at the World Blind Games.

They received a grand welcome in Delhi on Monday as they returned home after creating history in Birmingham. The Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani felicitated the Indian women’s blind cricket team. Indian women’s blind cricket team on Saturday defeated Australia by 9 wickets.

They have been getting appreciation from everyone including the Prime Minister: Shyam Sharma

Delhi High Court Bar Association with the Cricket Association for Blind in India (CABI) organised a felicitation ceremony for the team to celebrate their historic achievement. They announced a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh for the team. DDCA Director Shyam Sharma said, "This is a big achievement for the women’s team. It was the first time that they participated and won the gold medal which is a massive achievement."

"They have been getting appreciation from everyone including the Prime Minister. I’m grateful to my executive committee who announced the prize money of INR 10 lakh for them and besides that we will also approach other seniors to make contributions."

Team India skipper Varsha Umapathi also expressed her delight on winning the gold medal. She stated, "I’m feeling very, very proud of this team and that we brought gold medal for India. Cricket was included for the first time in IBSA World Games and we are delighted that we won the gold medal."

CABI General Secretary John David lauded the team, calling it as a big achievement. He said "It feels really great. This was the first time that they (the women’s team) were taking part in such a big event and we are very happy that they clinched the gold medal."

"They first defeated Australia and England in the league matches and then won against the Aussies in the final quite comprehensively."