Vadodara, Gujarat – January 29, 2026 – In a significant intersection of marathon running and women’s cricket, Ms. Tejal Amin, Chairperson of the renowned Vadodara Marathon and a leading candidate from the Revival Group contesting for the Finance Committee in the upcoming Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) elections, recently engaged in a warm and insightful meeting with the Gujarat Giants team of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
During the visit, Ms. Amin had an open and meaningful conversation with some of the team’s prominent members. She interacted personally with Indian pace sensation Renuka Singh, experienced spinner Rajeshwari Gaekwad, dynamic batter Anushka Sharma, and head coach Michael Klinger. The discussion revolved around key themes including pursuit of sporting excellence, the importance of fitness across disciplines, empowerment of women in athletics, and the wider societal role that sports can play in community building and inspiration.
Ms. Tejal Amin is widely regarded as a visionary leader who has single-handedly elevated Vadodara’s profile on the national and international stage through the Vadodara Marathon. As Founding Director and Chairperson of the Organizing Committee, she has nurtured the event from its inception into one of India’s most respected non-profit mass-participation initiatives. Celebrated globally for embodying the tagline “Smallest City, Biggest Marathon,” the Vadodara Marathon—accredited by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)—has become a massive annual celebration of health, unity, and civic responsibility, motivating thousands of runners from across the country and abroad.
This recent interaction with the Gujarat Giants team highlights Ms. Amin’s broader vision of connecting different strands of sport to promote holistic wellness and gender equity. By bringing together the endurance ethos of marathon running with the competitive spirit of professional cricket, she continues to champion talent development and increased participation of women in all forms of athletics.
As a candidate fielded by the Revival Group—a progressive panel known for its emphasis on modernizing cricket infrastructure, nurturing young talent, and prioritizing the welfare of cricketers in Vadodara—Ms. Amin is campaigning to introduce transparent, forward-thinking financial governance to the Baroda Cricket Association.
Speaking about the meeting, Ms. Tejal Amin said:
“Meeting these exceptionally talented athletes and their coach was genuinely motivating. Their discipline and commitment to excellence mirror the values of perseverance and dedication that we promote every year through the Vadodara Marathon. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to Vadodara’s rich sporting heritage in fresh and meaningful ways through my role in the BCA.”
The Gujarat Giants players and coaching staff echoed the sentiment, appreciating the shared emphasis on discipline, teamwork, and creating a positive impact beyond the field.
The meeting is seen as a symbolic step toward greater synergy between different sporting communities in Gujarat and a reflection of Ms. Amin’s long-standing commitment to using sport as a vehicle for social good.