PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes for incredible success at Special Olympics

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital on Tuesday.

Motivating the athletes, the Hon'ble 14th President of India, Ram Nath Kovind said, "Our Indian athletes won 202 medals, with 76 Gold, 75 Silver and 51 Bronze medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023. It makes me elated that out of 202 medals, our daughters won 89 medals. This fact paints a picture of a happy India."

Recognising Kaya's outstanding achievements, Hills Barbarians club under Parramatta District Cricket Association (PDCA) honoured her with the prestigious Junior Cricketer of the Year Award for girls. This accolade serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Kaya's journey was not without its share of challenges. Despite starting the season with a disappointing duck (0), the young prodigy never lost faith. Her perseverance and determination led to an astonishing turnaround, resulting in an impressive fourdigit run tally that left spectators astounded.

Among her many extraordinary

Beyond cricket, Kaya also established herself as the leading scorer in basketball within the state, showcasing her versatility as an athlete.

In addition to her sporting endeavours, Kaya nurtures a deep interest in music, particularly the piano and euphonium. Balancing her time between the cricket field and the melodies of these instruments, she showcases her multifaceted abilities and proves that true talent knows no boundaries.

When asked about her unwavering determination at such a young age, Kaya simply responds, "If you believe, you will achieve."

Ashes 2023: Nathan Lyon limps off the field after suffering right calf injury

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Indian athletes who took part in the recently concluded Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin for their incredible success. India finished their campaign with 202 medals (76 gold, 75 silver and 51 bronze) at the Special Olympics, which celebrates unity, diversity and special skills among people with intellectual disabilities.

"Congratulations to our incredible athletes who represented India at the Special Olympics Summer Games in Berlin and won 202 medals including 76 Gold Medals. In their success, we celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and applaud the perseverance of these remarkable athletes," said PM Modi in a tweet.

Former President Ram Nath Kovind had earlier attended a felicitation ceremony of the Special Olympics athletes at the

"As we move forward, I hope you all remember that your journey does not end here. Special Olympics World Summer Games 2023 Berlin was a platform to showcase your talents and sheer determination. I am sure your victory here will motivate you to achieve more each day. Remember your nation stands behind you and you are never alone. We are proud of all our Special Athletes and their achievements will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Dream big, keep your targets high and never forget the unimaginable power inside you," he added.

London, June 29 (IANS) Australia were dealt with a major injury scare on Thursday when premier off-spinner Nathan Lyon limped off the field while fielding during day two of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's. Lyon, who was playing in his 100th consecutive Test, was running in to take a catch of Ben Duckett off the bowling of Cameron Green in the leg-side after tea, when he pulled up sharply while running towards the ball.

The injury looked so serious that Lyon had to go off the field by taking the support of a member of the Australian team medical staff and shook off in pain while clutching the calf region of his right leg.

A statement from Cricket Australia confirmed Lyon has suffered a right calf injury and would be further assessed after the close of day’s two play. "A further update, if available, will be shared in the morning," it further said.

The 35-year old had completed 13 overs of his off-spin bowling, taking the wicket of Zak Crawley while maintaining an economy rate of 2.69. The ongoing Lord's Test saw Lyon become the first specialist bowler to bring up a century of consecutive appearances in the longest format of the game.

Lyon, who made his Test debut in July 2011, has also become only the sixth player in the history of cricket to feature in 100 consecutive Tests. Other players in the list are Alastair Cook (159), Allan Border (153), Mark Waugh (107), Sunil Gavaskar (106) and Brendon McCullum (101).

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