Anantnag, Aug. 14 -- Jammu and Kashmir para-cricketer Amir Hussain Lone, who lost both his arms, has been invited to attend President Droupadi Murmu's 'At Home' Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi on August 15.

The invitation comes as part of India's 80th Independence Day celebrations and marks a proud moment for Amir, who has inspired many through his determination to pursue cricket despite losing both arms.

Speaking to ANI, Amir said he had never imagined that he would get an opportunity to meet President Murmu on the special occasion of Independence Day.

"I hadn't thought that such a day would come when I would meet President Droupadi Murmu on a special day like August 15. It is an honour for me that I have ...