Women’s cricket World Cup winners get surprise tribute at beating retreat ceremony

A special tribute to India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 victory was showcased during the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, New Delhi. The celebration blended military tradition with sporting glory, highlighting the nation’s pride in the women’s cricket team’s historic achievement. The ceremony was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding to the significance of the occasion. The Beating Retreat, which marks the formal end of Republic Day celebrations, became even more memorable this year with the recognition of the women cricketers who brought the World Cup home.