IBSA World Games: Visually Challenged Indian Cricket Team Wins Gold (Image:twitter.com/IBSAGames2023)
The visually challenged Indian women”s cricket team won gold in IBSA World Games beating Australia, on Saturady.
Australia was defeated by nine wickets with 114-8 in 20 overs. And the incredible Indian team created history with their outstanding victory.
Cricket for visually challenged made its debut in International Blind Sports Federation World Games (IBSF) this year.
The IBSA World Games (formerly IBSA World Championships and Games) or World Blind Games are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years. It is organized by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA). The events enable blind and partially sighted athletes to compete in a number of sports.
“History made at @Edgbaston! India are our first ever cricket winners at the IBSA World Games!”, wrote IBSA World Games 2023 on X (formerly Twitter).
“Australia VI Women 114/8
India VI Women 43/1 (3.3/9)
India VI Women win by 9 wickets”, IBSA added sharing pictures of the Indian team celebrating their victory.
History made at @Edgbaston! India are our first ever cricket winners at the IBSA World Games!
Australia VI Women 114/8
India VI Women 43/1 (3.3/9)India VI Women win by 9 wickets.
📸 Will Cheshire pic.twitter.com/1Iqx1N1OCW
— IBSA World Games 2023 (@IBSAGames2023) August 26, 2023
“Heartiest congratulations to Indian women”s team for clinching the gold medal by beating Australia in blind cricket tournament! The nation is proud of you for historic and inspiring performance in the first ever edition of blind cricket in IBSA World Games”, Indian President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the team through X.
Heartiest congratulations to Indian women”s team for clinching the gold medal by beating Australia in blind cricket tournament! The nation is proud of you for historic and inspiring performance in the first ever edition of blind cricket in IBSA World Games.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 27, 2023
“Kudos to the Indian women”s blind cricket team for winning the Gold at the IBSA World Games”, wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X
“The A monumental achievement that exemplifies the indomitable spirit and talent of our sportswomen. India beams with pride!”, Mr Modi added.
Kudos to the Indian women”s blind cricket team for winning the Gold at the IBSA World Games! A monumental achievement that exemplifies the indomitable spirit and talent of our sportswomen. India beams with pride! https://t.co/4Ee7JfF3UH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2023
“Heartiest congratulations to our #NaariShakti on bringing home the gold in the IBSA World Games! A tremendous accomplishment that best represents the talent and unwavering spirit of our athletes. is proud of the achievements our women”s”s blind cricket team!”, wrote the Federal Minister Anurag Thakur on X. He is the current Union Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting.
