Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Blind Cricket World Cup Winner Honored
P Karuna Kumari is a blind cricketer who helped India win the first Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup in Colombo.
When she came back to India, she was welcomed with a big celebration at Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada.
The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh organized the event.
The chairman and vice chairman gave her flowers and a special shawl.
They said she is a great example for other athletes, especially those with disabilities.
Her success makes her state very proud.
P Karuna Kumari, a key player in India’s Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup victory, was honored at Gannavaram Airport.
The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) organized the reception with Chairman Animini Ravi Naidu and Vice Chairman S Bharani present.
Karuna Kumari was greeted with bouquets and a traditional shawl, highlighting her as a role model for aspiring athletes with disabilities.
Chairman Ravi Naidu praised her performance and representation of Andhra Pradesh in the national blind women’s cricket team.
Her success brought immense pride to the state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- P Karuna Kumari, a blind cricketer and key player in India’s Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup team
- What
- A grand reception was held in her honor at Gannavaram Airport
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada
- Why
- To celebrate her role in India’s historic victory in the Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup
- Player
- P Karuna Kumari
- Event
- Women's Blind Cricket World Cup
- Location
- Colombo
- Reception Location
- Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada
- Organizer
- Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP)
- Chairman
- Animini Ravi Naidu
- Vice Chairman & Managing Director
- S Bharani
