Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets India’s World Champion Women’s Cricket Team, lauds their mental toughness
Three days after winning the Women’s ODI World Cup, India’s women’s cricket team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence. Modi praised the team’s resilience and leadership, celebrating their maiden World Cup victory. The event was a significant recognition of their achievement and brought the team into the political and cultural spotlight.
Following their historic 52-run victory over South Africa in the Women’s ODI World Cup final, the Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi. The meeting, held three days after the win, replaced the typical victory parade due to security but served as the main platform for honoring their achievement. Modi hosted the entire squad, support staff, and BCCI officials, congratulating them on turning years of near-success into their first Women’s ODI World Cup title. The team arrived in Delhi amid heightened security and were warmly welcomed by fans and officials. The Prime Minister praised the team’s mental toughness and comeback during the tournament, posing for photographs with the players and the trophy. For the players, the visit was a culmination of an intense 72 hours filled with travel, media engagements, and celebrations. The event symbolized more than a sports victory; it marked the team’s ascent into the cultural and political consciousness of India, highlighting the growing prominence of women’s cricket in the country.
