On Friday night, a historic event took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) unfolded with the match between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The excitement was not just limited to the thrilling encounter, but also the presence of Mandira Bedi, a renowned ambassador of women’s empowerment and a sports presenter, as an anchor for the IPL 2023 opening ceremony. The sight of Mandira at the stadium filled the fans with nostalgia and a sense of delight, as she has been a familiar face on their TV screens for several years.
Mandira has been an important figure in the world of Indian sports broadcasting, known for her passion and enthusiasm for the game. Her presence at the IPL match was a reminder of her significant contributions to the field of sports journalism and her relentless efforts towards empowering women. Fans expressed their love for her on social media, sharing pictures of her at the venue and reminiscing about her past work in the IPL.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
#mandirabedi sets fitness life goals for all of us, at her own will!!
— Ankur Warikoo (@warikoo) March 31, 2023
God damn, Mandira Bedi is insanely fit. #TATAIPL2023
— Ankit.Today (@ankitv) March 31, 2023
Give the trophy to Mandira Bedi already ! Man, how fit is she! #IPL2023OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/Eh9LEzbnib
— Materialistic Monk (@Voiceof_V) March 31, 2023
Mandira bedi such an icon of Indian sports 👏legend !
— Cricket Ki Batein 🇮🇳 (@cricketkibatein) March 31, 2023
How good is Mandira Bedi👏👏
— Vaishnavi Deepak (@KindaVaisWoman) March 31, 2023
Mandira Bedi is fantastic as usual#IPL2023
— Pratulkumar kathane (@pratulkumark615) March 31, 2023
Mandira Bedi in reverse ageing 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵 #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/4i2c3vQcLP
— Maddy 🌟 (@BelikeGVM) March 31, 2023
https://twitter.com/SakatasHomma/status/1641828293304549378
https://twitter.com/jackyfat2fit/status/1641785204023996417
* Mandira Bedi then (2008)
* Mandira Bedi now (2023)Like true fine wine she has aged so well with each passing day. Fantastic! #TataIPL #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/5xqKtmC1HW
— hum_bolega (@hum_bolega) March 31, 2023
https://twitter.com/CricTusharv/status/1641781794512195584
Mandira’s appearance at the Narendra Modi Stadium not only added to the overall excitement of the game but also served as an inspiration for women in the field of sports. As a strong advocate of gender equality and empowerment, she continues to inspire many young women to pursue their passions and break gender stereotypes. Her presence at the event was a testament to her unwavering commitment to the cause and a reminder of her invaluable contribution to the world of sports broadcasting.
