Overview
- Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hosted the team at his residence and hailed their undefeated title as an inspiration for athletes with disabilities.
- The Women and Child Development Ministry held a ceremony led by Annpurna Devi, presenting the victory as a boost to girls’ empowerment.
- Rahul Gandhi met the players at 10 Janpath after BJP leaders honored them in Bengaluru, reflecting broad cross‑party recognition.
- The team received rousing welcomes in Chennai and Bengaluru, with IndiGo and BIAL facilitating ceremonies and companies announcing per‑player awards of ₹1,00,000 and ₹25,000.
- India went unbeaten in the six‑team event and beat Nepal by seven wickets in Colombo, with Phula Saren named Player of the Match and captain Deepika T.C. starring across the tournament.