Srinagar, Nov 12: The scoreboard may have recorded a winner, but the real victory at Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School (PCHSS) belonged to inclusion, friendship and the spirit of sport.

In a heart-warming initiative, Friends of Nano (PCHSS), in collaboration with Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS), organised a friendly wheelchair basketball match on the PCHSS campus, bringing together PCHSS girls and women with diverse physical disabilities from VMS.
Ms Bisma Qazi, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Traffic, Srinagar, graced the event as the chief guest
In an engaging and spirited contest, the women representing Voluntary Medicare Society emerged victorious. However, the occasion was much more than the final score. It was about discovering common ground, building friendships and celebrating the joy of participation.
For the VMS women, the match offered an opportunity to showcase their sporting abilities,inclusion, determination and team spirit. For the PCHSS girls, it was a meaningful experience of understanding disability and inclusion through interaction, teamwork and friendly competition.
The winning team (VMS) was awarded with trophy, certificats and medals recognising their enthusiasm, participation and sportsmanship.
Principal Sr Mary Jarsi,acknowledged that experiences like these leave a lasting impression on young minds. She emphasised that education is also about learning kindness, respect and acceptance, and that her students would carry the lessons of this shared sporting experience beyond the school gates.
Ms Masooda Yaseen, Vice President VMS, expressed her delight at seeing the women take to the court with such confidence and enthusiasm. She highlighted that women with disabilities have much to offer when given the right opportunities. She emphasised that they should be recognised for their talents, achievements and contributions rather than defined by their disabilities.
Ms Bisma Qazi appreciated the spirit displayed by all the participants and remarked that Kashmir needs more initiatives like this that bring people together and make inclusion part of everyday life. She emphasised that every woman, irrespective of her physical abilities, deserves the opportunity to participate, pursue her aspirations and be part of society without barriers.
The event offered a simple yet powerful reminder that inclusion is not merely about providing access; it is about creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to participate.
As the players left the court they carried home something more valuable than the result of a match—the experience of being together, competing as equals and celebrating one another.