Bengal Warriorz team up with the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra for an inclusive Kabaddi event to raise awareness

Mumbai, October 16, 2024: The Bengal Warriorz are delighted to announce their collaboration with the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra, for a unique interactive session with the Kabaddi team. The partnership aims to promote inclusivity and demonstrate how differently abled and visually impaired individuals can participate in sports, including Kabaddi. 

A significant aspect of the collaboration seeks to raise awareness about the capabilities of physically and visually impaired athletes. It also aims to showcase accessible techniques and adaptations in Kabaddi that allow visually impaired individuals to play the sport, fostering an environment that is inspirational and motivating.

That is precisely the kind of environment the Indian athletes brought the spotlight on after their performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris last month. With a tally of 29 medals, the Indian contingent marked their best performance in the competition’s history. Their impressive performances have also bolstered the promise of the Olympic dream for India and the inclusion of Kabaddi in the prestigious tournament.

The event took place at the Helen Keller School for Deaf & Deaf Blind, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. It featured an exciting Kabaddi match between two teams of athletes supported by the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra, who competed in Kabaddi games at various district and state levels for the specially abled and blind with demo sessions on rules. The likes of Maninder Singh, Nitesh Kumar, Nitin Kumar, Arjun Rathi, Akash Chavan and other Indian members of the Bengal Warriorz team were present to cheer on these inspirational stars and exchanged tips on the game and learned from each other's spirits.

This event is a part of Joy of Giving Week, also known as Daan Utsav - a week-long festival that encourages people to give back to society through acts of kindness, volunteering, or donation. Our goal is to highlight inclusivity and the role of sports in empowering individuals with physical and visual impairments.

"We're inspired by the incredible display of athleticism and resilience showcased by the remarkable abilities of these athletes with impairments, highlighting the impact of inclusive sports. At Capri Sports, we're proud to have supported this initiative, which embodies our commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and community spirit,” said Jinisha Sharma, Director of Capri Sports.

"We're honored to partner with the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra and the Helen Keller Institute for Deaf & Deafblind. This collaboration embodies the transformative power of sports, highlighting the unbreakable human spirit. We're excited for future initiatives that unite us as a community, celebrating the universal language of sports and empowering inclusivity,” said Apurv Gupta, Director, Contact Sports at Capri Sports.