VFS Global associates with 1st Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2025

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Winning team India celebrating their victory

VFS Global has associated with the historic 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind 2025, a first-of-its-kind global tournament celebrating the talent, resilience, and sporting spirit of blind women cricketers from around the world.

The event, organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) – the cricketing arm of the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled – and co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, marks a pivotal moment for women’s sports and disability inclusion. The tournament brought together six nations in a significant step toward greater visibility, equality, and recognition for women with visual impairments.

As part of its continued commitment to empowering women and fostering inclusive communities, VFS Global was honoured to be associated with the tournament. This association reflects the company’s long-standing belief in creating opportunities – both within the organisation and beyond – that enable women to thrive, lead, and inspire.

VFS Global Chief Operating Officer – South Asia Yummi Talwar said, “The Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup stands for courage, determination, and the power of opportunity. We are humbled to be associated with an initiative that champions inclusion at a global scale. I extend heartfelt congratulations to the winners and all the participating teams for their inspiring performances. Their achievements remind us of what is possible when opportunity meets courage. At VFS Global, empowering women and advancing inclusion remain at the heart of our commitment, whether within our organisation or through our community partnerships.”

VFS Global Chief Operating Officer – South Asia Yummi Talwar handing over medals to the runner-up team – Nepal

CABI Chairman and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled Founder Managing Trustee Mahantesh G. K., said: “We are sincerely grateful to VFS Global for partnering with us in this milestone event. Their support strengthens our mission of elevating blind women’s cricket on the world stage. We look forward to building this into a long-term, global partnership – one that drives meaningful opportunities, deeper visibility, and a truly inclusive sporting future for women with visual impairments.”

VFS Global’s Corporate Social Responsibility programs across regions continue to drive impact by enabling empowerment, enhancing access to opportunities, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

The company congratulates the champions and all the participating teams for making history and inspiring future generations of women in sports.