Civic Reception to Indian Women Cricket Team at Bhopal

Bhopal: Captain of Indian Women Cricket team Smt. Mitali Raj met Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at CM House today. Smt. Mitali Raj is on a visit of Bhopal to participate in India –ASEAN Youth Summit. CM Chouhan said that a civic reception will be organized by the state government at Bhopal to honour Indian Women Cricket team. A formal permission will be taken from the BCCI in this regard.

Chouhan congratulated Smt. Mitali Raj and other members of the Indian Women Cricket team. He said that despite defeat in the World Cup final, the entire India has celebrated Indian’s team performance. Praising the performance of Smt. Mitali Raj and other members of the team, Chouhan said that there was full chance of winning till last minute. All the members of the team tried their best till the last minute. Chouhan further mentioned that the Indian Women Cricket team has given a new height to the women cricket.

Moreover, Chouhan stated that Indian Women Cricket team displaying its excellent performance has proved that daughters of India are capable to clinch top positions in every field on their talent. He said that Indian daughters have won the heart despite losing in final. Chouhan further mentioned that more new milestones of success have to be established.

Chouhan apprised Smt. Mitali Raj that immense works have been carried out in the state to promote sports which resulted in participation of players of the sports academies in national and international level competitions. He mentioned that full encouragement is being provided also to women hockey team. He told Smt. Mitali Raj for her excellent performance in future too. Smt. Mitali Raj lauded the sport facilities being provided in the state and expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister.-WTN