Dev deepawali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 champions here at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg on Wednesday. The Indian team outclassed South Africa in the final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to clinch their maiden ICC silverware. The Prime Minister remarked that it is a very significant day, as it marks both Dev Deepawali and Gurpurab and also conveyed his best wishes to all present.

Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister, the head coach of the team, Amol Mazumdar, stated that it was an honour and a privilege to meet him. He highlighted the hard work of the players as a campaign led by the daughters of the nation, praising their exceptional dedication over the past two years. He noted that the girls played every practice session with remarkable intensity and energy, and affirmed that their hard work had borne fruit.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur recalled meeting the Prime Minister in 2017 without a trophy, and expressed deep honour in now presenting the trophy they had worked towards for years. She said the Prime Minister had doubled their joy and that it was a matter of great pride. She added that their aim is to keep meeting him in the future and continue taking team photographs with him.