Gurgaon witnessed some unique cricket matches at Lancers International School, when para-athletes from other portions of the rustic got here together to participate in The Wheelchair Cricket League, organised by Para Sports Foundation (PSF). The three-day pageant noticed the conflict between four groups – Delhi Sultans, UP Strikers, South Warriors and Chandigarh Lions.
On choosing Gurgaon to organise the league, Sarvesh Kumar, President, PSF, stated, "Gurgaon is a cosmopolitan city and it is the perfect destination to host this unique tournament. Such matches will give a platform to these para-athletes and we hope Gurugrammers will support them."
Here goes a six! A player from UP Stricker on the tournament
‘This match helped us gain reputation’
The enthusiastic players recognised the contest as an opportunity to exhibit their talent. Sonu Gupta, a player from Delhi Warrior, stated, "We tried to follow all the international cricket rules and regulations. The only difference was that the size of our field was smaller compared to a standard cricket ground. This will prove that we can compete against anyone."
"I have been playing cricket for the past nine years, but never got any professional training. I was very excited to take part in this tournament," stated Vinod Singh Sandhu, captain, Chandigarh Lions.
"I started playing cricket as a hobby but now, I play the game like a professional. I wish to play international cricket and match up to the standards of an international player," stated Sonu from the Delhi team.
Team Delhi Sultans celebrate their victory
‘We love taking part in, but it surely will get tricky to go back and forth in wheelchairs’
Dinesh, from South Warriors, stated, "I love playing, but travelling in a wheelchair for tournaments gets tough. I have come all the way from Kanyakumari and due to lack of infrastructure and other facilities, it gets difficult."
"There is almost no infrastructure for us. We also don’t get any kind of government support. We self-train in schools and parks in our cities. This tournament will give us an opportunity to get recognition and show our skills," stated Veer Singh Sandhu from Chandigarh Lions.
Sarvesh Kumar Tiwari, President, PSA
‘These competitions offers us an opportunity to go back and forth and meet folks’
Not simply cricket, one of the vital players showed off different talents on the tournament as well. Vinod Thakur from UP Strikers, who has taken section in lots of dance fact presentations, stated, "Dancing is my profession, but I love playing cricket too. Taking part in tournaments gives me the opportunity to travel and meet people," he stated.
-- Aurushi.Goswami@timesgroup.com
On choosing Gurgaon to organise the league, Sarvesh Kumar, President, PSF, stated, "Gurgaon is a cosmopolitan city and it is the perfect destination to host this unique tournament. Such matches will give a platform to these para-athletes and we hope Gurugrammers will support them."
Here goes a six! A player from UP Stricker on the tournament
‘This match helped us gain reputation’
The enthusiastic players recognised the contest as an opportunity to exhibit their talent. Sonu Gupta, a player from Delhi Warrior, stated, "We tried to follow all the international cricket rules and regulations. The only difference was that the size of our field was smaller compared to a standard cricket ground. This will prove that we can compete against anyone."
"I have been playing cricket for the past nine years, but never got any professional training. I was very excited to take part in this tournament," stated Vinod Singh Sandhu, captain, Chandigarh Lions.
"I started playing cricket as a hobby but now, I play the game like a professional. I wish to play international cricket and match up to the standards of an international player," stated Sonu from the Delhi team.
Team Delhi Sultans celebrate their victory
‘We love taking part in, but it surely will get tricky to go back and forth in wheelchairs’
Dinesh, from South Warriors, stated, "I love playing, but travelling in a wheelchair for tournaments gets tough. I have come all the way from Kanyakumari and due to lack of infrastructure and other facilities, it gets difficult."
"There is almost no infrastructure for us. We also don’t get any kind of government support. We self-train in schools and parks in our cities. This tournament will give us an opportunity to get recognition and show our skills," stated Veer Singh Sandhu from Chandigarh Lions.
Sarvesh Kumar Tiwari, President, PSA
‘These competitions offers us an opportunity to go back and forth and meet folks’
Not simply cricket, one of the vital players showed off different talents on the tournament as well. Vinod Thakur from UP Strikers, who has taken section in lots of dance fact presentations, stated, "Dancing is my profession, but I love playing cricket too. Taking part in tournaments gives me the opportunity to travel and meet people," he stated.
Para-athletes hit sixes in Gurgaon
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-- Aurushi.Goswami@timesgroup.com
Para-athletes hit sixes in Gurgaon
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