Ranchi, Nov 3: CCL Panthers emerged champions of the one-day women’s cricket tournament organised by Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) at Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, Gandhinagar, Ranchi, on Tuesday, defeating CCL Warriors by 26 runs in the final.
The tournament was organised to promote sports among women officers and employees and provide them with a platform to showcase their sporting talent.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of CCL Director (Finance) Pawan Kumar Mishra, Director (Human Resources) Harsh Nath Mishra and Chief Vigilance Officer Pankaj Kumar. The officials formally inaugurated the tournament by batting and bowling on the field, while employees cheered the participating teams.
Addressing the gathering, Pawan Kumar Mishra said sports served as a symbol of women’s empowerment, helping build self-confidence and leadership skills while providing women an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. He noted that CCL women employees were showcasing their capabilities in diverse fields, both within the workplace and on the sporting arena.
Harsh Nath Mishra said sports instilled positivity, discipline and self-confidence. He highlighted the company’s efforts to encourage women employees to excel in different fields and congratulated the participating teams for their enthusiasm and sportsmanship.
Pankaj Kumar said sports contributed to physical and mental well-being while strengthening discipline, teamwork, cooperation and leadership. He appreciated the participation of women officers and employees, adding that such initiatives helped create a positive workplace environment.
Three teams, CCL Panthers, CCL Titans and CCL Warriors, competed in the tournament. In the opening league match, Panthers defeated Titans by 27 runs after scoring 91/2 against 64/3. Panthers continued their winning run in the second match, beating Warriors by 30 runs after posting 64/4.
In the third league match, Warriors defeated Titans by 51 runs, scoring 130/2 against 79/4 to secure their place in the final.
The title clash, played over 10 overs per side, saw Panthers post an impressive 137/1 while batting first. In reply, Warriors managed 111/6 in their allotted overs, handing Panthers a 26-run victory.
Following the match, the chief guests presented trophies and prizes to the winning Panthers and runners-up Warriors.
The tournament provided a platform for women officers and employees to demonstrate their sporting abilities while promoting teamwork, mutual cooperation and sportsmanship within the organisation.
