NOV 3: The resounding triumph of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team in the ICC World Cup is a moment of immense national pride, embodying the spirit and vision of the Khelo India movement. Jammu and Kashmir BJP Spokesperson and former Vice-Chairperson of the J&K SC, ST, BC Development Corporation, Balbir Ram Rattan, described the victory as a shining example of a confident, self-reliant, and emerging sporting India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Calling it a historic achievement, Balbir said that the success of India’s women cricketers demonstrates what can be achieved when talent is nurtured with the right encouragement, infrastructure, and national spirit.
“The Khelo India initiative launched by Prime Minister Modi has ignited enthusiasm for sports at the grassroots level, creating opportunities for young talent from small towns and villages to dream big and rise to international glory,” he noted.
He emphasized that ‘Khelo India’ is not merely a government programme but a social transformation movement—one that promotes fitness, discipline, and gender equality through sports. The victory of our women’s team is not just a win on the field—it is a celebration of women empowerment and a message to the world that the daughters of India are second to none, he said.
Balbir also lauded the government’s sustained focus on developing sports infrastructure and identifying emerging talent through initiatives such as the Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games. He said these platforms are shaping a new generation of athletes who will bring laurels to the country in the years to come.
Encouraging the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and across the nation to draw inspiration from the women’s team’s victory, Balbir reiterated Prime Minister Modi’s message that “a healthy India is a strong India.” He urged young Indians to embrace sports not only as a career but as a way of life that fosters confidence, teamwork, and national pride.
“This victory is more than a trophy—it is a symbol of a new India where every individual has the opportunity to play, to dream, and to succeed. That is the true spirit of Khelo India,” Balbir said.
