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Gwalior: Mahant Sindhia gifts electric scooters and wheelchair to cricketers on Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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On Diwali, Mahant Sindhia honored eight Gwalior cricketers, presenting electric scooters to Akshay Sharma and Honey Yadav and an electric wheelchair to Jarnail Singh.
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh – During the Diwali celebrations, Mahant Mahanarayan Sindhia presented gifts to eight local cricket players as a token of appreciation for their contributions to the sport. Two of the honorees, Akshay Sharma and Honey Yadav, received electric scooters, while teammate Jarnail Singh was given an electric wheelchair designed for mobility assistance.
The ceremony, held at a community hall in Gwalior, highlighted the growing emphasis on sustainable mobility solutions alongside sports recognition. Organisers said the electric vehicles were chosen to promote eco‑friendly transport options for athletes.
Sindhia’s gesture was welcomed by the players and local officials, who praised the blend of sports encouragement and environmental awareness. The event concluded with traditional Diwali festivities, including lighting of lamps and a communal meal.
No further details about the other six players or additional gifts were disclosed at the time.
The ceremony, held at a community hall in Gwalior, highlighted the growing emphasis on sustainable mobility solutions alongside sports recognition. Organisers said the electric vehicles were chosen to promote eco‑friendly transport options for athletes.
Sindhia’s gesture was welcomed by the players and local officials, who praised the blend of sports encouragement and environmental awareness. The event concluded with traditional Diwali festivities, including lighting of lamps and a communal meal.
No further details about the other six players or additional gifts were disclosed at the time.