Cricket match brings joy to visually impaired players in Baramulla

Baramulla, Nov 13: Government Degree College Baramulla hosted a friendly cricket match between 20 cricketers with visual disabilities.

A statement said that the event was jointly organised by the college's Inclusion Committee on Disability and the Physical Education Department.

The cricketers were divided into two teams - SB Titans and Rising Stars - under the captaincy of Showkat Ahmad Lone and Mohammad Abid Nayak respectively. After winning the toss, Captain Showkat Ahmad Lone elected to bowl first. The Rising Stars team scored 104 runs in 10 overs, with Captain Abid Nayak contributing 46 runs and Ghulam Mohiuddin taking 6 wickets.

In the chase, the SB Titans team completed the target in 9 overs and 4 balls, beating the Rising Stars by 5 wickets. Ghulam Mohiudeen Sheikh was declared the Man of the Match.

The chief guest, the Principal of Government Degree College Baramulla, expressed the college's commitment to the development and inclusion of students with disabilities. "GDC Baramulla is sensitive towards the rights and needs of students with disabilities. We have an Inclusion Committee that works to ensure accessibility and equal opportunities for all," the Principal said.

The event was facilitated by the Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline and the Blind Welfare Trust, with participants hailing from across the Kashmir division. The Baramulla district administration, on the instructions of Additional Deputy Commissioner Zahoor Ahmad Raina, provided accommodation and meals for the players at the Rohama Home in Rafiabad.

"Our college is committed to organizing such events and removing barriers that hinder access to services like education for persons with disabilities," said Asiya Zahoor, the Incharge of the college's Inclusion Committee. "Today's event has created more awareness and sensitization regarding the challenges faced by persons with visual disabilities."