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Karnataka Governor Honors Blind Women Cricketers After Historic T20 World Cup Win

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot felicitated three women cricketers from the state for their role in India's historic victory at the 1st Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. Each player received a cash award of ₹51,000 in recognition of their dedication and sporting excellence. The event also honored Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar for his leadership in building sustainable platforms for blind cricket in India. This felicitation underscores the growing national commitment to inclusion and recognition for athletes with visual impairments.

Key Points: Karnataka Governor Felicitates Women's Blind Cricket World Cup Champions

  • Historic T20 World Cup win
  • ₹51,000 cash award each
  • National recognition from top leaders
  • Championing inclusive sports
  • Karnataka's sporting excellence
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Karnataka Governor felicitates state players part of India's historic triumph in Women's T20 WC for the Blind

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot felicitated three state players from India's triumphant Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind team, awarding cash prizes and celebrating a landmark for disability sports.

"A landmark achievement that has redefined women's participation and excellence in disability sport. - Official Statement"

Bengaluru, Dec 31

In a moment of immense pride for Karnataka and the nation, the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday felicitated three women cricketers from the state-Deepika T.C., Kavya V., and Kavya N R.-who were part of the Indian team that triumphed in the 1st Women's T20 World Cup - Cricket for the Blind.

The felicitation recognised their exceptional contribution to India's historic World Cup triumph, a landmark achievement that has redefined women's participation and excellence in disability sport. As a mark of appreciation and encouragement, the Hon'ble Governor also presented a cash award of ₹51,000 each to the three players, recognising their dedication, perseverance, and sporting excellence.

This recognition by the Governor comes close on the heels of the Indian women's team receiving unprecedented national acknowledgment from the President of India, the Prime Minister, the Union Minister for Sports, several Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, along with the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, among other distinguished leaders-underscoring the sporting, social, and symbolic significance of the World Cup victory.

Also felicitated on the occasion was Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Founder & Trustee of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and Chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), whose visionary leadership has been instrumental in building structured, sustainable platforms for blind cricket in India and in championing the participation and leadership of women in the sport. Under his stewardship, CABI successfully organised and hosted the SBI 1st Women's T20 World Cup - Cricket for the Blind, bringing together six participating nations and setting a new global benchmark for inclusive women's sport.

The Governor, a long-standing supporter of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, has been closely associated with initiatives promoting inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities. His encouragement and continued engagement have played a vital role in strengthening the ecosystem for inclusive sports and leadership development.

The felicitation stands as a powerful affirmation of Karnataka's contribution to India's sporting excellence and reinforces the growing national commitment towards inclusion, equity, and recognition of cricketers with visual impairment.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally, our blind women cricketers are getting the recognition they deserve! For years, para-sports have been sidelined. A big salute to Dr. Mahantesh and Samarthanam Trust for their visionary work. This World Cup win should be a lesson in true inclusion for every sports body in the country.
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Aman W
Heartwarming to see the Governor felicitate them. But let's be honest, ₹51,000 is a very small amount compared to the crores regular cricketers get. Their achievement is monumental and deserves proportional rewards and permanent pensions. Hope this is just the beginning.
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Sarah B
As an expat following Indian sports, this is incredibly inspiring. Hosting a Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind is a massive step forward for global inclusive sport. Kudos to Karnataka and CABI for leading the way. The world has a lot to learn from this initiative.
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Karthik V
Our daughters are champions! This news fills me with so much joy. In a country obsessed with cricket, it's high time we celebrated *all* our cricketers with equal fervor. When will Doordarshan broadcast these matches live? That's the real recognition we need to give.
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Nikhil C
Respectful criticism: While the felicitation is great, it often feels like a photo-op. The real test is whether this translates into better infrastructure, coaching, and financial security for para-athletes at the grassroots level in every state, not just Karnataka. The system needs to change.

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