In an effort to promote blind cricket in the United States, the North America Seemandhra Association (NASAA) organized a cricket match between the India National Blind Cricket Team and the Seattle Thunderbolts in Seattle. T.G. Vishwa Prasad, CEO of People Tech Group, attended as the chief guest.
Mahantesh, President of the Blind Cricket Board, expressed gratitude to Vishwa Prasad for his hospitality in Seattle. Vishwa Prasad stated that, “We should make every effort to include blind cricket in the Paralympics.” Phani Chitneni, head of the Thunderbolts, remarked that cricket is not just a game but an emotion for Indians.
The event was also graced by Consulate General of India Prakash Gupta, Washington Senator Derrick, House Representative Vandana Slater, Bhaskar Gangipamula, Ram Paluri, Vikram Garlapati, Ravinder Reddy Sadhu, Jaipal Reddy, Ravindra Guram, Subba Rao Kalagara, Subbu Kandakattu, Venkat Chilakala, Ashok Galla, Nanda Gajula, Venkat Kanumuri, and Satish Gottumukkala, among others.
Volunteers for the event included Sunkari Sriram, Venkatesh Attipalli, Ram Uggirala, Rakesh Konada, Vinod Parna, Rajasekhar Chowdary, Srikanth Mogarala, Soma Jagadish, Janardhan Chekka, Sashi Yajju, and Maruthi Ekkali, among others.
