Vijay Goel felicitates Indian Women's cricket team for their recent success in the WWC

Lauding the Indian Women’s team on their recent success, Sports Minister of India, Vijay Goel on Thursday felicitated the team for their impressive campaign at the recently concluded WWC 2017. India finished the tournament as the runners-up after narrowly losing out to hosts England by 9 runs in a scintillating finale. With the win at Lord’s, England lifted their fourth World Cup trophy, and in the process, destroyed India’s best chance to win their maiden World Cup silverware.

The Indian team received a stirring reception in the national capital. At the event, Goel said that the Indian team’s performance has been era defining and will act as a catalyst to inspire the younger generation of female cricketers. He also stated that this performance will provide a major morale boost to India’s football team for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup. He further ensured that the ministry will provide top-notch facilities to players from every field.

Minister’s tweet

He posted a picture with the players and wrote- “It was great meeting & interacting with Warriors of Indian Women’s Cricket Team who won the hearts of 1.25 billion Indians & inspired youth.”

It was great meeting & interacting with Warriors of Indian Women's Cricket Team who won the hearts of 1.25 billion Indians & inspired youth. pic.twitter.com/vxZ5DKKEAe

— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) July 27, 2017

Speaking to the reporters at the event, Goel said, “Our women’s cricket team has done exceedingly well and any form of appreciation will be less for them. Despite ending as runners-up, I feel that the women’s team has won the finals because they have won the hearts of the entire country.”

Indian skipper Mithali Raj, who played her fifth and final World Cup this year, thanked the ministry for their appreciation.

A statement released by the ministry stated, “From Rio Olympics to Paralympics and in games like hockey, wrestling, badminton, and now the splendid performance in the Women’s World Cup, Indian women are leading the way in the international sporting arena. The minister said that the message is clear – Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and now Beti Khilao.”

Recapitulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to engage more youth in sports, Goel emphasized on the vision of “Kheloge to Khiloge (Those who play, they shine)” to develop the overall personality of the youth.