Chandigarh, December 26, 2024: The Women and Child Care Welfare Foundation (WCCWF), a leading Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) is all set to host the landmark – T 10 Interstate Wheelchair Cricket Tournament - in collaboration with Institute of
Development & Communication (IDC) Chandigarh and Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Mohali. Chandigarh Administration, UT Sports Department and Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab too are associated with the tournament.
The T 10 Interstate Wheelchair Cricket Tournament will take place at Panjab University (PU), Chandigarh, on December 28-29, 2024.
Jasbeer Kaur, Co-Founder & President, WCCWF while interacting with the media at a curtain raiser press meet about the unique cricket tournament said, "We are committed to empowering underprivileged communities and we seek to break barriers and empower differently-abled athletes through this tournament." The press meet was held at IDC, Sec 38, Chandigarh.
Talking about the event, Kamaljeet Singh, Co-Founder, WCCWF said: “The wheelchair cricket tournament will feature teams from Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Uttrakhand. The tournament’s matches shall start at 10: 30 am in the morning. The final will be played on Dec 29 followed by the prize distribution ceremony."
Singh added, "By bringing teams from across states together, the tournament aims to foster camaraderie and provide a platform for showcasing talent and resilience.”
Dr Chandan Awasthi, Deputy Director IDC Chandigarh and Vice-Chairperson JSS Mohali, said , "People’s participation and encouragement in such events will help redefine possibilities for many who face physical and societal challenges.
Sanjeev Kumar, Finance Cum Administration Officer, Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Mohali said, "This initiative promises to shine a spotlight on inclusivity, determination, and the spirit of sportsmanship."
The tournament is also being supported by Wheelchair Sports Society, Punjab and is recognised by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI).
Jasbeer Kaur further said, “We make a fervent appeal to people, organizations, and sports enthusiasts to join hands in supporting this noble cause. We also request members of the public to come in large numbers to watch the talented differently abled cricketers in action, so that they feel motivated.”
It is noteworthy that WCCWF’s Mini Guleria and Rajvir Singh too are playing a pivotal role in the successful conduct of the tourney.
Corporates supporting the tournament include Intersoft, Shrishti Technologies & Coca Cola. Fortis Hospital Mohali is the healthcare partner and Capital 90.8 FM the radio partner.
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