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Women’s Cricket World Cup | SPORTS
Every Indian is extremely proud of
Team India’s World Cup victory. It
was truly wonderful to interact with
Members of the Indian Women’s the women’s cricket team.
Cricket Team Meet the President Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
Members of the women’s cricket team, who won
the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, also met with the Prime Minister, Captain Harmanpreet
President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Kaur said, “You (Prime Minister) had told us that
on November 6, 2025. The President congratulated whenever we get another opportunity, we should
each member of the Indian Women’s Cricket team give our best. Today, we have returned after winning
and said that they have created history by winning
the Cricket World Cup. Millions of Indians in every the final, and it feels wonderful to meet you again.”
corner of the country and abroad are celebrating this Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana also mentioned the
victory. The President said that they have become 2017 meeting and spoke about the benefits and
role models. The younger generation, especially girls, inspiration they gained from that interaction.
will be inspired to move ahead in life.
PROMOTE FIT INDIA
During the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
remarked that they have great motivational power
due to their success. He suggested that after return-
ing home, they should visit the schools they studied
in and spend a day interacting with students. He
said the children would ask many questions and
remember them for life, and that the experience
would also motivate the players. PM Modi then
proposed selecting three schools and visiting one
each year, adding that it would motivate the players
“Sir, you as well as the students. The Prime Minister em-
glow a lot…” phasized the importance of contributing to the Fit
India Movement, especially in addressing obesity.
He advised reducing oil consumption by 10% and
said that hearing such messages from the players
would have a strong impact. He encouraged them
to advocate for Fit India, especially for daughters,
and contribute actively.
Cricketer Harleen Kaur Deol said in an interaction,
“Sir, I wanted to ask about your skincare routine. TEAM SPIRIT MATTERS A LOT
You glow so much, Sir.” The Prime Minister
responded modestly, saying he had not paid much During his meeting with the women players, PM Modi
attention to that subject. A player remarked that spoke about the importance of team spirit. Team
it is the love of crores of Indians that makes him spirit matters a lot in sports. It is not something that
glow. The Prime Minister agreed, stating that such should exist only on the field. When you spend 24
affection from society is indeed a great strength. hours together, a kind of bonding develops. Everyone
He noted that he has completed 25 years in gets to know each other’s weaknesses and strengths.
government, including as Head of Government, and That’s when efforts are made to cover up the weak-
that receiving such blessings even after such a long nesses and strengths. That’s when we try to cover up
tenure has a lasting impact.
weaknesses and highlight and enhance strengths. n
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