PM Narendra Modi lavished praise on captain Shafali Verma of the Indian U19 women’s cricket team for her outstanding performance during the ongoing World Cup.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India U19 captain Shafali Verma’s “terrific” performance in the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
The India opener scored 26 runs in one over. After hitting five consecutive fours and a six in the final ball. PM Modi used video conferencing on Wednesday to launch the second phase of Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) states that Harish Dwivedi, a Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Basti, has been organizing Saansad Khel Mahakumbh in the Basti district since 2021.
We recently witnessed India’s skipper Shafali Verma excel in the Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup. Shafali scored 26 runs in one over by hitting five consecutive fours and a six with the final ball of the over.
“This talent can be found in every part of India.” PM Modi stated while video conferencing with the Saansad Khel Mahakumbh.
“Young athletes who do well at Saansad Khel Mahakumbh are chosen to continue their training at the training centers run by Sports Authority of India. It will help the youth power of the country. Over 40,000 youths are participating in this Mahakumbh,” the PM added.
The first phase of the Khel Mahakumbh took place from December 10 to December 16, 2022. The second phase will take place from January 18 to January 28, 2023.
“The Khel Mahakumbh hosts numerous indoor and outdoor sports competitions. Including wrestling, kabaddi, kho kho, basketball, football, hockey, handball, chess, carrom, badminton, table tennis, and others.”
In addition, during the Khel Mahakumbh. Competitions for things like essay writing, painting, and making rangolis are held. According to a statement from the PMO.
The Khel Mahakumbh is a novel initiative that gives young people. In District Basti and the surrounding areas a chance to show off their athletic abilities. Encourages them to pursue sports as a career.
It also tries to instill discipline, teamwork, healthy competition, self-assurance, and nationalism in the region’s youth. With two victories in two matches and a total of four points, India leads Group D on the table at the moment.
Shafali has also taken the batting lead for India, scoring 123 runs in two matches at an average of 61.50. Including one half-century and the highest individual score of 78. She has a staggering strike rate of 246.00.