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DNCA REPORTER,Vadodara, January 29, 2026 – A noteworthy convergence of endurance sports and professional cricket took place in Vadodara today as Ms. Tejal Amin, the driving force behind the iconic Vadodara Marathon and a prominent Revival Group candidate for the Finance Committee of the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA), met with the Gujarat Giants squad of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
The interaction brought together the Chairperson of one of India’s most celebrated mass-participation running events with some of the country’s top women cricketers. Ms. Amin engaged in candid, heartfelt discussions with pace spearhead Renuka Singh, seasoned spinner Rajeshwari Gaekwad, explosive batter Anushka Sharma, and head coach Michael Klinger.
The conversation covered a wide range of inspiring topics: the relentless pursuit of excellence in sport, the foundational role of fitness that transcends individual disciplines, the empowerment of women across athletics, and how sports can serve as a powerful catalyst for community development and social change.
Ms. Tejal Amin is widely acknowledged as the visionary architect who placed Vadodara firmly on the global sports map. Under her leadership as Founding Director and Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, the Vadodara Marathon has evolved into a world-recognized, AIMS-accredited non-profit movement. Affectionately known for its tagline “Smallest City, Biggest Marathon,” the event has grown into a vibrant annual festival that unites thousands of participants from every part of India and overseas in celebration of health, inclusivity, and civic pride.
This meeting with the Gujarat Giants is viewed as a natural extension of Ms. Amin’s philosophy of uniting diverse sporting communities. By drawing parallels between the grit required for long-distance running and the intensity of elite-level cricket, she continues to advocate for cross-pollination of ideas, talent nurturing, and greater opportunities for women in every sphere of athletics.
As a candidate representing the Revival Group in the forthcoming BCA elections, Ms. Amin is focused on bringing modern, transparent, and progressive financial stewardship to the association. The Revival Group has built its platform around upgrading cricket facilities, supporting emerging talent, and placing the welfare of players at the heart of decision-making.
Reflecting on the interaction, Ms. Tejal Amin shared: “Being in the company of such gifted athletes and their coach was incredibly motivating. Their unwavering discipline and passion for the game perfectly echo the spirit of perseverance and purpose we try to instill through every edition of the Vadodara Marathon. I look forward to contributing to Vadodara’s proud sporting legacy in new and impactful ways via the BCA.”
Members of the Gujarat Giants team reciprocated the appreciation, noting the common threads of discipline, collective effort, and meaningful community influence that ran through the discussion.
Observers see the meeting as more than a courtesy call—it represents a symbolic bridge between two powerful sporting traditions in Gujarat and reinforces Ms. Amin’s consistent belief that sport, in all its forms, can be a transformative force for society.
