PM Modi Honours Women’s World Cup Champions at New Delhi Residence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Indian women’s cricket team at his New Delhi residence, celebrating their historic first Women’s World Cup victory. The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final. The event included emotional interactions, tributes to cricket pioneers, and nationwide celebrations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the Indian women’s cricket team to his New Delhi residence to honour their historic triumph in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. The team, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured their maiden World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final in Navi Mumbai. The meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, lasted a couple of hours and featured warm interactions between the Prime Minister and the players. The squad, including head coach Amol Mazumdar, had flown in from Mumbai and were greeted with celebrations upon arrival in Delhi. The victory marked a significant milestone for Indian women’s cricket, ending years of near-misses. The team paid tribute to pioneers like Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, and Anjum Chopra, inviting them to join in the celebrations. Emotional scenes unfolded as families joined the players on the field after the win, and Mazumdar was honoured by his community in Mumbai. The nation continues to celebrate the team’s achievement, with plans for an official victory parade pending.
