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Odisha FC registered a resounding 6-0 win over CRPF FC in its opening match of the Indian Women’s League here on Thursday. It made its first breakthrough in the 20th minute when Ngangom Bala Devi provided a defence-splitting pass, which resulted in Dangmei Grace heading home to give her side a 1-0 lead. Odisha FC doubled its lead when Juli …

Back in India from Rangers, Ngangom Bala Devi hopes to lead India’s attack in Olympic Qualifiers

Star footballer Bala Devi feels the key for India to do well in the women’s Asian Cup will be to stay calm and not get ahead of themselves. India will be without trailblazer Ngangom Bala Devi for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022, but the Manipuri footballer is confident that her colleagues will be able to put up a memorable …

Asian Games gold medallist boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh passed away after prolonged illness at his residence at Sekta village in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Thursday morning,family sources said. Manipur chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh condoled Dingko’s death and tweeted, “I’m shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of Shri N Dingko Singh earlier in the morning today. My sincere …

International boxer Dingku Singh Ngangom passes away

International boxer and Arjuna awardee Dingku Singh Ngangom, hailing from Manipur, died on Thursday morning after a protracted fight against cancer. Like Vijender’s Olympics bronze medal, Dingko’s Asian Games gold popularised boxing, especially in the North-East,” said G.S. Middleweight boxer Jitender Kumar, who was Dingko’s team-mate in 1998 Asian Games and 2000 Olympics, walked down memory lane. PM condoles death …

Sitting in their home on the outskirts of Imphal, Ngangom Babai Devi despaired about her husband—the fiery boxer turned coach Dingko Singh. Dingko Singh and his wife Ngangom Babai Devi along with the Spice Jer Air Ambulence Crew just before taking off from Imphal on Saturday afternoon. “During his boxing days Dingko was stubborn and adamant, but he was an …

Sitting in their home on the outskirts of Imphal, Ngangom Babai Devi despaired about her husband—the fiery boxer turned coach Dingko Singh. Asian Games Gold Medallist Dingko Singh along with his wife Ngangom Babai Devi flew from Imphal to Delhi by SpiceJet’s air ambulance service for his liver cancer treatment in New Delhi. “It’s not good for them also to …

“Do you have Indian spices?” she asked the cashier of a Scottish grocery store in broken English. READ | Bala Devi signs for Rangers FC: A look into the historic transfer deal The storekeeper, a Punjabi-origin woman, did not know that her customer was Ngangom Bala Devi, India’s most prolific goal-scorer and current No. I pass when they say ‘pass,’ …

India's Ngangom Bala Devi made her Rangers FC debut in the team's 3-0 win over Hearts Women FC in the Scottish Women's Premier League on Sunday. Rangers defeated Hearts 3-0 with goals from Megan Bell and Kirsten Reilly, kicking off its 2020 campaign on a winning note. Read | Bala -- who played 80 minutes on Sunday -- signed an …

For Ngangom Bala Devi, boxing giant M. C. Mary Kom is an inspiration. Devi recently made history by signing up with Rangers FC, a Scottish club, to become the first Indian woman to play outside India professionally. Football has been Devi’s “life,” a partner whose all-encompassing presence often make her feel the world starts and ends with it. So much …

Ngangom Bala Devi signed an 18-month deal with Scottish club Rangers Women’s FC on Wednesday, making her the first Indian woman footballer to sign a professional contract. Bala’s case was also backed by the Indian football fraternity as All India Football Federation president Praful Patel, Indian women’s team coach Maymol Rocky, former Indian skipper Bembem Devi, former international Bhaichung Bhutia, …

Indian women’s football star Ngangom Bala Devi has become the first Indian woman to earn a professional football contract abroad after signing for Scottish giant Rangers FC. He could spot the talent in just 10-15 minutes.” READ | Bala Devi’s distinguished international career began when she was called up to the senior Indian team aged just 15. She was named …

Indian women’s national team player Ngangom Bala Devi will attend a week-long trial at Rangers Women FC, which plays in the top division of Scotland. “This is great news because it shows people are following women’s football,” she told Sportstar. “I don’t know if Rangers will select me, but I am sure other good Indian women footballers, too, will get …

Shahid Kapoor is yet to decide what he wants to do next after "Kabir Singh" but his wish is to feature in a biopic on boxer Dingko Singh. There were reports that Shahid would turn producer for a film based on the life of Manipuri boxer Ngangom Dingko Singh. Shahid's latest film "Kabir Singh" is the remake of the Telugu …