Rashtrapati Bhavan became the stage for national pride as President Droupadi Murmu felicitated the Indian women’s cricket team following their spectacular triumph in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The President lauded the team’s cohesive spirit and unwavering resolve, recognizing their profound impact as role models for aspiring young women in sports. This significant victory saw the Indian team overcome South Africa in the final match at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Cricket Stadium.
President Murmu specifically celebrated the team’s remarkable journey, including their pivotal semi-final victory against the historically dominant Australian side. She commended the players for their display of grit, strategic brilliance, and composure throughout the tournament. According to the President, this win transcends sports, enhancing India’s reputation for athletic excellence and boosting national confidence.
“The team represents the true spirit of India – a blend of diverse origins and experiences, unified under the banner of ‘Team — India’,” President Murmu stated, emphasizing their symbolic representation of the nation. The President also expressed sincere appreciation for the invaluable efforts of the coaching and support staff, whose dedication was crucial to achieving this historic milestone. Encouraging them to maintain their winning momentum, she underscored their victory as a powerful narrative of hard work and unity. The team’s recent engagements also included a meeting with Prime Minister Modi, and a significant financial reward from the BCCI.