New Delhi: The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) and accessibility organisation Svayam hosted a celebratory event following India’s grand victory in the recently concluded Physical Disabled Champions Trophy 2025 in Sri Lanka, here on Thursday.
Held in the presence of Abhay Pratap, Joint Secretary of DCCI Ravikant Chauhan, General Secretary, DCCI and Sminu Jindal, Founder-Chairperson, Svayam among other dignitaries, the event honoured Team India for their stellar performance in the PD Championship Trophy 2025. On the occasion, accessibility organisation Svayam announced a prize money of INR 7 lakh while commending the cricketers for their tremendous effort, perseverance, and talent.
Conveying his elation at Team India’s exemplary performance Ravi Chauhan, General Secretary, DCCI, stated, “Today’s celebration acknowledges the incredible devotion and passion displayed by Team India. They have brought pride to the nation and set a benchmark for aspiring individuals. We are grateful to Svayam for its constant support and recognition of these cricketers, whose achievements inspire countless others to pursue their goals.
“Tournaments like these strengthen the transformative role sports
Reinforcing Svayam’s enduring commitment to fostering opportunities and empowering differently-abled individuals to excel on international platforms,” he said.
Sminu Jindal, Founder-Chairperson, Svayam, said, “Their win at the PD Champions Trophy is yet another feather in their cap and with this win, they have not only put India on the global map of disability cricket but have inspired many other athletes with reduced mobility to come forward and choose sports.
“Our endeavour at Svayam has always been to make the journey of sportspersons with reduced mobility a little easier with support like accessible transport, accessible stay facilities, and other support that they need for their training, travel, and competitions; so that they can use their 100 per cent efforts to perform well in their game and not worry about basic logistical issues,” he added.
Congratulating Team India on the big win, Abhay Pratap, Joint Secretary of DCCI, said, “On behalf of the DCCI, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Team India for their outstanding victory. Your dedication, hard work, and exceptional performance have truly made the nation proud. This achievement is a testament to your skill, spirit, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Keep shining and inspiring future generations!”
DCCI and Svayam remain committed to encouraging accessibility in sports as they continue to expand avenues for differently-abled athletes in disability sports.
(IANS)
