The celebrations continue for the victorious Indian women’s cricket team, which clinched its first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title with a thrilling performance against South Africa. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, fresh off their landmark win, is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu on November 6 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This visit will follow a grand ceremony at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on November 5, where the players will be officially felicitated for their historic success.
The team arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening to a hero’s welcome. At the Taj Palace Hotel, players and support staff were greeted with rose petals, cheers, and traditional dhol beats as fans and hotel staff celebrated their remarkable achievement. Joyful scenes unfolded as Jemimah Rodrigues, Radha Yadav, and Sneh Rana joined in an impromptu dance, reflecting the pride and emotion surrounding India’s long-awaited triumph on the global stage.
Having departed from Mumbai earlier in the day on a special charter flight, the players were treated to loud cheers and waving tricolours at the airport, where hundreds of fans had gathered to congratulate them. Security was stepped up in the national capital ahead of their arrival, with police personnel conducting detailed checks along the team’s travel route to ensure smooth proceedings during their high-profile meetings.
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President Droupadi Murmu, in her congratulatory message, hailed the team’s achievement as a watershed moment for women’s cricket in India. She applauded the players for their skill, perseverance, and ability to inspire millions of aspiring cricketers across the nation. Similarly, Prime Minister Modi extended his congratulations, praising the team for their exceptional teamwork and composure under pressure, describing their victory as a milestone that will energize Indian sports for years to come.
With their official engagements set for November 5 and 6, the World Cup champions will soon disperse to their respective hometowns to continue the celebrations with their families and fans. Their triumphant campaign marks a defining chapter in Indian cricket history, catapulting women’s sports in the country to unprecedented heights.
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