Wheelchair Cricket Tournament to be held in Chandigarh on September 19

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Tournament to be organised by the Wheelchair Cricket Association in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, September 19

Chandigarh will host three T20 wheelchair cricket matches between the wheelchair cricket teams of Punjab and Chandigarh at the DAV College Sports Ground in Sector 10 on September 19, with the Punjab Governor and the Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria attending as the Chief Guest.

The one-day tournament is being organised by the Wheelchair Cricket Association Chandigarh (Tricity), with DAV College, Sector 10, as the official sponsor. The event aims to provide differently-abled cricket players a platform to showcase their talent, abilities and sporting skills.

As part of the preparations, Gulab Chand Kataria unveiled the official logo of the Wheelchair Cricket Association Chandigarh and the tournament poster. He will attend the sporting event and encourage the participating players.

Sharing details,  Association president Dr Rupesh Kumar Singh, said, “wheelchair cricket is an important platform for highlighting the talent and confidence of the players. Physical challenges cannot become a barrier to a player’s passion and goals. By stepping onto the field and showcasing their skills, these players are sending a strong message to the society that when the right opportunities and platforms are provided, talent knows no limitations.”

The association said the tournament was an effort to promote an inclusive sporting culture, equal opportunities and greater respect for differently-abled athletes. It also said it was committed to encouraging players to establish their identity at higher levels of the sport.

Association office-bearers appealed to the sports enthusiasts from Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali to attend the event and encourage the participating players.

They said spectators will get an opportunity to witness wheelchair cricket and see the courage and dedication of the players.