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SPORTS | Women’s Cricket World Cup

PM Modi interacts with ICC Women’s World Cup champions

A Symbol of New India’s

Sporting Spirit

From the international stage to the sports field, India’s flag is flying high
everywhere today. Adding yet another golden chapter to this glory, the
daughters of the nation elevated India’s pride by winning the ICC Women’s

World Cup 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met these World Cup-winning
women cricketers and praised their spirit, hard work, and courage...

hen Indian players play on the field, the the Prime Minister said, “Truly, you all have done
entire nation stands firmly behind them. something remarkable. In India, cricket is not just a
WThe roar of India’s enthusiasm echoes sport – it has become a part of people’s lives. When
through the stadium, and every victory carries the cricket thrives, India feels good, and even the slight-
pride of every citizen. That is why, since taking baton est setback in cricket shakes the entire nation. My
of the country in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra best wishes to all of you.”
Modi has been working continuously to ensure that
athletes have all the necessary facilities and con- PM NARENDRA MODI’S MOTIVATION
stant motivation. Inspired by his vision, sports are WAS THE TURNING POINT
no longer confined to the field – they have become The women cricketers recalled the moment when
a movement of New India. they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi after losing
Continuing this spirit of encouragement, during the final match in 2017, saying that the motivation
his meeting with the ICC Women’s World Cup they received from him back then continues to
2025 champions at his residence on November 6, inspire them even today. During her conversation

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