Jammu and Kashmir’s pride, Anekha Devi of Bani, Kathua, was given a grand reception by the Yuva Rajput Sabha (YRS) and the Amar Singh Sports and Youth Initiative J&K for her outstanding performance in the Women’s T20 Blind World Cup, where Team India clinched the title.
A special felicitation ceremony was held at the Maharaja Hari Singh Statue, Tawi Bridge, where YRS members, supporters, and local residents gathered to honour Anekha Devi for bringing global recognition to the region.
Prominent YRS leaders present included Mandeep Singh Rimpy, Vikram Singh Vicky, Rajesh Singh, Pushvinder Singh, Mohan Singh Bittu, Babir Singh Kaku, Vishav Singh, Raghav Singh, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Sanju Singh, Daljit Singh, Vishal Singh, Ritik Singh, and Avtar Singh Kullu.
MLA Bani Rameshwar Singh and Ajay Thakur, Secretary of the Blind Cricket Association and Anekha’s uncle, also attended the event.
Anekha was felicitated with a memento and garlands as YRS leaders and MLA Rameshwar Singh applauded her determination and called for greater support for young athletes from remote and rural areas.
The emotional ceremony concluded with enthusiastic applause and slogans celebrating Anekha Devi’s historic achievement, which has inspired thousands of young girls across Jammu & Kashmir to pursue their sporting dreams.
Later, at another ceremony held at Amar Mahal (Jammu), Martand Singh, Director of the Amar Singh Sports and Youth Initiative J&K, honoured Anekha, who was accompanied by her family members and MLA Dr Rameshwar.
Martand Singh announced that the Initiative would support Anekha by providing cricket gear and equipment for her future training and competitions.
