Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to felicitate India’s men’s and women’s teams following their gold medal-winning performances at the Asian Games. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Thursday, October 15, with the players expected to travel to the capital after fulfilling their cricketing commitments.
According to an update shared by Cricbuzz, the men’s team will head to New Delhi following the fourth T20 International between India and the West Indies in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The event will recognise the teams’ achievements and celebrate their success on the international stage.
India’s Asian Games gold medallists to receive special recognition
Winning a gold medal at a major international sporting event is a significant achievement, and the felicitation ceremony will provide an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts of the Indian athletes.
Both the men’s and women’s teams enjoyed successful campaigns at the Asian Games, bringing further recognition to Indian cricket. Their performances reflected the depth of talent available in the country and the growing competitiveness of Indian teams in international tournaments.
The presence of the Prime Minister at the ceremony is expected to make the occasion even more special for the players, who will get an opportunity to celebrate their achievements away from the field.
India’s fourth T20I against West Indies comes first
Before travelling to the national capital, the Indian men’s team will be in action against the West Indies in the fourth match of the five-match T20I series.
The match is scheduled to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. With the felicitation ceremony planned for the following day, the players are expected to travel after the match.
The development comes as India continues to balance its international cricket commitments with celebrations of its achievements in major sporting competitions.
The ceremony will put the spotlight on the players who brought home gold medals and give Indian cricket another occasion to celebrate success on the international stage.
