New Delhi, November 5, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian women’s cricket team following their historic victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, commending their resilience, teamwork, and unwavering spirit.
During the interaction at his official residence, PM Modi congratulated the players for overcoming early setbacks in the tournament and emerging as champions. He praised their determination and said their success would inspire millions of young girls across the country to pursue sports with confidence.
Team captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s continued support, recalling their previous meeting in 2017 and noting the pride of returning with the trophy this time. Vice Captain Smriti Mandhana described PM Modi as a source of motivation for athletes nationwide.
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of promoting women’s sports and assured the team of the government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and opportunities for female athletes.
The Indian team defeated South Africa in the final match held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, securing the title with a 52-run victory and making history as world champions.
