Punjab's World Cup Heroes Return: Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur Get Rousing Welcome

The Punjab government rolled out the red carpet for its World Cup-winning cricketers. Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur received a hero's welcome at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. Senior ministers and officials greeted them with garlands and celebratory dhol beats. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans for a special ceremony to honor all three Punjab players once captain Harmanpreet Kaur returns.

Key Points: Punjab Welcomes World Cup Cricketers Harleen Deol Amanjot Kaur

  • Finance Minister Cheema and MP Meet Hayer personally welcomed champions at airport
  • Celebratory atmosphere with garlands, flowers and traditional dhol beats
  • Special ceremony planned when captain Harmanpreet Kaur returns to Punjab
  • CM Mann called players brand ambassadors who created history for India
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Two World Cup cricketers get warm welcome on reaching Punjab

Punjab government gives grand welcome to World Cup champions Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur at Mohali airport with garlands, dhol beats, and celebrations.

"These daughters of Punjab have brought glory not only to the state but to the entire nation - Harpal Singh Cheema"

Chandigarh, Nov 7

The Punjab government on Friday gave a warm welcome at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Mohali, near here, to cricketers Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur, two players from the state who were part of the Indian women’s team that created history by winning the country’s first-ever World Cup title in women’s cricket.

On behalf of the government, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Member of Parliament Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer reached the airport specially to welcome the champions. They were joined by MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora, District Planning Board Chairperson Prabhjot Kaur, Jaswant Kaur and Councillor Sarabjit Singh Samana.

The atmosphere at the airport was celebratory, as the government, district administration, and sports department greeted the returning champions with garlands, flowers, and the lively beats of the ‘dhol’.

Cheema and Meet Hayer said these daughters of Punjab have brought glory not only to the state but to the entire nation. They announced that once captain Harmanpreet Kaur returns to Punjab, the government will organise a special ceremony to honour all three players.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann had earlier congratulated team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, and Amanjot Kaur through a video call for the historic achievement. Interacting with members of the team through video conferencing, the Chief Minister had said that the girls have not only won the World Cup but they have created history by winning the globe.

He said that these girls are the pride of the state and they will be accorded a rousing reception whenever they come back to Punjab.

Mann said that these players are the brand ambassadors of the state as they have set a new example by their hard work.

The Chief Minister said the Indian cricket team has created history by winning this cup. He lauded the entire team for making the country proud and extended best wishes to them for the future.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally women's cricket getting the recognition it deserves! These players worked just as hard as the men's team. Hope this inspires more girls across India to take up sports seriously.
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Michael C
Wonderful to see the government officials personally welcoming them. This kind of recognition is important for women's sports. The entire team deserves this celebration!
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the welcome, I hope this isn't just for photo opportunities. The real support would be better infrastructure and regular funding for women's cricket at grassroots level in Punjab.
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Sarah B
The garlands, flowers, and dhol beats - what a beautiful traditional welcome! This is how we should celebrate our sporting heroes. These women have broken barriers and made history! 👏
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Vikram M
Punjab has always produced great cricketers, and now our daughters are carrying forward that legacy. Waiting for the big ceremony when Harmanpreet also returns! #PunjabPride

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