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Jaipur Celebrates Disabled Cricket Stars at Inaugural Divyam Awards
Jaipur lit up with pride as the Rajasthan Disabled Cricket Association (RDCA), backed by the Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI), pulled off the first-ever Divyam Cricket Awards – DCCI Physical Disability Annual Awards 2025. The glamorous night happened at Hotel Clarks Amer, where heroes of disabled cricket got the spotlight they deserve.
Rajesh Kannur from Karnataka grabbed the top honour as DCCI Player of the Year for his stellar performances. Meanwhile, Ravindra Patil from Mumbai walked away with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his lifelong dedication to the game.
This fresh event shines a light on the amazing work of disabled cricketers, coaches, admins, and fans. It’s all about celebrating their grit, unbreakable spirit, and how they push for inclusivity in cricket. As disability cricket gains traction in India, these awards build a solid base for young talents to thrive.
The evening kicked off with Neeraj K. Pawan, Chairman of Rajasthan State Sports Council & Youth Affairs, as the Chief Guest. Guests of Honour included D. D. Kumawat, Convenor of the Ad Hoc Committee at Rajasthan Cricket Association, and Ravikant Chauhan, DCCI Secretary. Other big names like Vivek Gupta, Rajesh Tambi, Jyotsana Choudhary (RDCA President), Anil Mittal (RDCA Chief Patron), Krishan Kumar Gupta (RDCA Secretary), and Gaurav Jhalani (RDCA Treasurer) added star power.
In exciting news, Neeraj K. Pawan and D. D. Kumawat revealed that Jaipur will host the India-England Physical Disability Cricket Series soon. They pledged full backing to boost disability cricket’s growth and visibility in the country.
Ravikant Chauhan dropped another bombshell: DCCI plans a strong setup for disability cricket, with player salaries starting shortly. This move promises financial security and pro-level respect for these athletes.
Here’s the full rundown of winners at the Divyam Cricket Awards 2025:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Ravindra Patil (Mumbai)
- Special Contribution Award: Gurudas Raut (Vidarbha)
- Players Choice (Popular Player): Vikrant Keni (Mumbai)
- DCCI Player of the Year: Rajesh Kannur (Karnataka)
- Iconic Player Award: Shivshankar (Karnataka)
- Best Amazing Player: Surendra Khorwal (Rajasthan)
- Rising Star of the Year: Adil Nansola (Gujarat)
- Best Junior Player: Anwar Ali (Uttar Pradesh)
- Best Coach: Chandrabhan Giri (Hyderabad)
Special shoutouts went to:
- Lifetime Contribution Award (Disability Cricket & Inclusion): Nitendra Singh (Baroda)
- Disability Cricket Development Award: Adishwar Jain (Mumbai), Dipen Gandhi (Gujarat), Girish Shevate (Maharashtra), Uttapal Majumdar (West Bengal)
- Leadership & Motivation Award: Jaipuria Cricket Academy (Rohit Jhalani, Rajasthan)
- Grassroots Disability Cricket Development Award: Vidarbha Disabled Cricket Association
- Special Recognition (Sponsorship, Infrastructure & Awareness): Rajesh Bhardwaj (Noida)
- Best Zonal Coordinator: Madhusudan Naik (South Zone)
- Power Play Support Award: Sanjay Singh Tomar (Madhya Pradesh)
- Best Administrator Award: Dheeraj Harde (Vidarbha)
- National Best Team: Jammu & Kashmir
- Best Association of the Year: Chhattisgarh Disabled Cricket Association
Events like these show how disability cricket is changing the face of Indian sports, inspiring everyone to cheer for inclusivity and talent beyond limits.
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