Hyundai launches second edition of Samarth Blind Cricket India–South Africa series

Five-match series aims to promote inclusivity and celebrate talent beyond barriers

Hyderabad: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) announced the second edition of Samarth Championship for Blind Cricket – an International Bilateral Blind Men’s Cricket Series under its corporate initiative – Samarth by Hyundai.

The event is organised in partnership with Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and Cricket Association for the Blind in India to raise awareness and enable people with disabilities in India.

“At Hyundai Motor India, we are committed to the holistic growth of India and aspire to build a more empathetic society through our social initiatives. In India, the love for cricket knows no bounds. It is more than just a sport; it is an emotion,” Mr Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs Corporate Communication & Social, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said.

“We truly believe mobility and opportunity should be for everyone, and are honoured to be a part of this movement. We wish each player the best and look forward to witnessing their talent unfold, both on and off the field,” he said of the five-match series against South Africa from May 12 to 16 at Sai Krishnan Cricket Stadium (Muddenahalli) near Bengaluru.

“There’s a poetic resonance in the names – Samarth and Samarthanam, both rooted in the idea of strength and capability. This partnership goes beyond cricket; it’s about building a world where ability triumphs over disability,” Chairman of CABI and Founding Trustee for Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar said.

India Men’s blind cricket team captain Durga Rao Tompaki said facing a world-class team like South Africa gives our players, especially the newcomers, a rare chance to grow, compete, and prove their caliber. “We’re ready to make every match count,” he said.