Telangana Minister Vakiti Srihari felicitates Women’s World Cup winner Arundhati Reddy

Hyderabad: Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari congratulated Indian cricketer Arundhati Reddy for her remarkable performance in India’s Women’s World Cup victory. The fast bowler met the minister in Hyderabad on Friday.

During the meeting, Minister Srihari felicitated Arundhati Reddy with a shawl and praised her dedication. Moreover, he said her contribution in the World Cup made Telangana proud. He also stated that her commitment reflected the growing strength of women’s sports in the state.

Vakiti Srihari felicitates Arundhati Reddy for World Cup success

Senior officials from the Sports Department, including VC and MD Soni Baladevi and coach Akash, attended the felicitation. Furthermore, the minister appreciated Arundhati’s consistency and discipline, noting that her success would inspire young players across Telangana.

He further assured that the government would extend continued support to women athletes. “Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is determined to strengthen sports infrastructure,” the minister said. “As a result, many players from Telangana are now achieving recognition at the national level.”

In addition, he said Arundhati’s journey from Hyderabad to international cricket proved that focused training and perseverance can lead to global success.

Telangana celebrates Arundhati Reddy’s achievement

Arundhati Reddy played a key role in India’s victory over South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final. After the win, she returned to Hyderabad, where supporters welcomed her warmly at Shamshabad International Airport.

Family members, fans, and sports lovers gathered in large numbers to celebrate her success. In addition, several sports associations praised her performance and said her victory added new pride to Telangana. Consequently, her achievement has encouraged many young women to take up cricket in the state.