More Women Footballers Will Follow Bala Devi's Footsteps and Play Abroad: Aditi Chauhan
4 years, 6 months ago

More Women Footballers Will Follow Bala Devi's Footsteps and Play Abroad: Aditi Chauhan

News 18  

Indian women's football team goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan feels that with the growth in profile of the game in the country, more players will follow the footsteps of trailblazer Bala Devi, venturing out of the country in search of a professional career. Aditi Chauhan said more girls will emulate national team striker Bala Devi, who last year became the first Indian woman to play in a top flight professional league in Europe. With more avenues for younger girls coming up, I am sure there will be others who will follow in Bala's footsteps," Chauhan said. Chauhan, who has earned 15 caps for the country since making debut in 2012, also said women's football has now become more pan-Indian and gone are the day when the Manipuri players completely dominated the national team.

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Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record
1 year, 4 months ago

Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record

Hindustan Times  

Manisha Kalyan's reputation as one of India's finest footballer elevated further on Tuesday when she added a new “first” in her already rich CV. Coming on as a second half substitute for Apollon Ladies FC in an UEFA Women's Champions League encounter, the girl from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, made not one, two, but three assists, making her the first Indian to …

Asian Games 2023: India announce women's football team, former captain Bala Devi returns after 4 years
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Games 2023: India announce women's football team, former captain Bala Devi returns after 4 years

India TV News  

India announced their women's football team for the upcoming Asian Games 2023 on Friday, August 2023. The former captain and star forward Bala Devi returns to international action after a gap of four years to boost India's chances for the medal in Hangzhou 2023. Bala Devi remains India's leading goalscorer with 52 goals in 58 international appearances despite missing the …

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India
1 year, 9 months ago

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has decided to revamp and restructure Women’s Football in the country, in line with the Strategic Roadmap Vision 2047 as decided on January 7, 2023. Having arrived at this decision, the Executive committee of the AIFF, which met at the Football House on Friday, April 14, 2023, also stressed its goal to further strengthen Women’s …

Back in India from Rangers, Ngangom Bala Devi hopes to lead India’s attack in Olympic Qualifiers
1 year, 10 months ago

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

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s football team last beat Nepal in 2019, when it secured its third consecutive gold medal in the South Asian Games. Bala Devi, with 52 goals in 58 matches, is India’s highest-ever goalscorer in women’s football. Trailblazer of women’s football in India In January 2020, Bala Devi scripted history when she became the first Indian footballer – man …

Emotional to be Back in the National Camp after So Long, Says Bala Devi
1 year, 11 months ago

Emotional to be Back in the National Camp after So Long, Says Bala Devi

News 18  

The city of Chennai is currently a true confluence of India’s best talents in women’s football – the national camps for both the senior and the under-20 probables are running simultaneously at the SSN Ground and the Home Games Sports Arena, respectively. But then, there is one more reason that makes the players extra motivated; even the seasoned campaigners are …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India

The Hindu  

When Anita Kumari made a forward run against Brazil in India’s last match at the 2022 FIFA U-17 World Cup, she had one special fan watching from the stands. A lot of girls will try to dream big after seeing Indian women play at this level.” 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺.#KickOffTheDream#U17WWCpic.twitter.com/oUob92Awda — Odisha Sports …

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier
2 years, 3 months ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier

Live Mint  

The first wave of Indian women’s World Cup footballers is here. On Tuesday, a squad of 21 young women from India took on USA in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar to mark their debut in the tournament at any level. Finishing runners-up in the 2021 edition of CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship, the Tanzanian U-17 …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey

News 18  

All-India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday said that the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India will be a big milestone and will inspire young girls in the country to take up football, leading further to women empowerment. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative Concludes in Ladakh
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative Concludes in Ladakh

News 18  

A historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme, has concluded in Ladakh where 23 aspiring coaches – all females – undertook an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. Mr. Tashi Gyalson Khachu, Chairman of the Ladakh Football Association, who was present for the inauguration of the programme along with …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong

News 18  

In a historic first, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, is hosting a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme where 23 aspiring coaches – all females – are undertaking an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS “Meghalaya has witnessed …

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women's football: Ashalata Devi
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women's football: Ashalata Devi

The Hindu  

The upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into a hotspot for women's football, feels senior national team captain Ashalata Devi. "India is going to be the hotspot for women's football due to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup," Ashalata said. "This FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is a great opportunity for the future of Indian women's football." "I …

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women’s football, says Ashalata Devi
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into hotspot for women’s football, says Ashalata Devi

The Hindu  

The upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup will turn India into a hotspot for women's football, feels senior national team captain Ashalata Devi. "India is going to be the hotspot for women's football due to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup," Ashalata said. "This FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is a great opportunity for the future of Indian women's football." "I …

India Women Footballer Manisha Kalyan Makes Historic UEFA Champions League Debut
2 years, 4 months ago

India Women Footballer Manisha Kalyan Makes Historic UEFA Champions League Debut

News 18  

India women’s team footballer Manisha Kalyan etched her name into history on Thursday, August 18, as she became the first-ever Indian to play in the UEFA Champions League. Tracking the updates where Manisha Kalyan becomes the first Indian footballer to play in a Champions League game ⭐️What a moment, and what a hero. What she's gone and done needs to …

Aditi Chauhan: India will put up a fantastic show in U-17 World Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Aditi Chauhan: India will put up a fantastic show in U-17 World Cup

The Hindu  

India goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan feels that the U-17 team is not short on preparation for the upcoming World Cup despite the absence of senior members of the team since 2019. But Aditi feels the Indian team will be one of the sides to watch out for in the U-17 Women’s World Cup. “They’ve been getting regular match time and training …

FIFA & UN Women India Celebrate International Women’s Day
2 years, 10 months ago

FIFA & UN Women India Celebrate International Women’s Day

News 18  

On the occasion of International Women’s Day the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022, collaborated with UN Women and the United Nations in India, to kick off the road to the long-awaited FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held from 11 to 30 October 2022. The UN Lawns, where the event took …

Bala Devi advises young girls to ignore negative comments from people, rather focus on themselves
2 years, 10 months ago

Bala Devi advises young girls to ignore negative comments from people, rather focus on themselves

The Hindu  

India woman footballer Bala Devi on Tuesday advised youngsters to ignore negative comments like "why are girls playing" and rather focus on their sport if they want to achieve success in their career. Bala, who joined Rangers Women FC of Scotland to become the first Indian woman to sign a professional contract with a European club, said family support is …

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Bala Devi confident of good performance from India in the tournament
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022: Bala Devi confident of good performance from India in the tournament

Firstpost  

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 …

Defender Sweety Devi urges India women’s football team to be ‘strong mentally’ in upcoming Brazil tour
3 years, 2 months ago

Defender Sweety Devi urges India women’s football team to be ‘strong mentally’ in upcoming Brazil tour

Firstpost  

The Indian team faces stronger opponents such as Brazil, Chile and Venezuela in the coming days in their preparation for the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup New Delhi: Indian women’s football team defender Nganbam Sweety Devi feels the squad needs to be strong mentally and play as a unit against stronger opponents like Brazil, Chile and Venezuela in the coming …

Before Brazil clash, Indian defender Sweety says playing against Marta will be a huge challenge
3 years, 2 months ago

Before Brazil clash, Indian defender Sweety says playing against Marta will be a huge challenge

The Hindu  

Indian defender Sweety Devi, in an AIFF interaction, said that playing against Brazil's Marta will be a huge challenge and the team is working on plans to mitigate her attack prowess. With Brazil set to be the sixth, followed by another tournament in Kerala, the Blue Pilgrims will look to be ready enough for the AFC Women's Asian Cup, set …

Professional & Separate Plan Needed for Women's Cricket: Karim
3 years, 6 months ago

Professional & Separate Plan Needed for Women's Cricket: Karim

The Quint  

The former India wicketkeeper, who played one Test and 34 ODIs besides being a prolific run-getter in domestic cricket, said that though Mithali, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Jhulan Goswami had made a name for themselves in international cricket, not many girls were taking up the sport. "In India, we don't have many girls who come and play, even now. …

Bala Devi Opens Up on Rangers FC Stint, Future in Europe and Missing Family Back Home
3 years, 7 months ago

Bala Devi Opens Up on Rangers FC Stint, Future in Europe and Missing Family Back Home

News 18  

Bala Devi has made headlines over the years for many firsts in her glittering career. At the end of last year, Bala again made history when she scored her first goal for Rangers in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. They’ve also said that my 1v1 play is good, and my ball control is also decent,” she added. Rangers are second …

Bhavani Devi: More women will take up sports as a career from now on
3 years, 9 months ago

Bhavani Devi: More women will take up sports as a career from now on

The Hindu  

Bhavani Devi, the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, is confident that more players will take up fencing as a career soon and that there will be an improvement in female participation. After South Korea finished in the top four of the team event of the World Cup in Budapest, Bhavani earned a Tokyo qualification by claiming …

Each Footballer of Indian Women's Team is a Star, Says Forward Dangmei Grace
4 years ago

Each Footballer of Indian Women's Team is a Star, Says Forward Dangmei Grace

News 18  

Dangmei Grace, prolific India women?s national team forward, feels everyone in the team is a?star? As a women?s team player in India, I would request everyone to give more focus on Indian women?s football team as it would bring a lot of changes in the Indian football history,? The under-17 women?s World Cup will be a landmark in Indian football …

'2021 is Going to be Challenging': Indian Women's Football Team Icon Bala Devi
4 years ago

'2021 is Going to be Challenging': Indian Women's Football Team Icon Bala Devi

News 18  

Bala Devi arrived at Rangers FC in February 2020 in a historic move to become the first Indian woman footballer to have a professional contract with a European team. I was very inspired after seeing that.” On December 7, Bala scored her first goal for Rangers in the Scottish Women’s Premier League and all her hard work had come to …

Bala Devi says U-17 World Cup will help change overall mindset about women's football in India
4 years ago

Bala Devi says U-17 World Cup will help change overall mindset about women's football in India

Firstpost  

She recalled how she was criticised for playing football but her father, who himself was a state-level player, beat the odds to help her realise her dream. New Delhi: National team striker Bala Devi feels the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2022 will help change the overall mindset about women’s football in India. “In the FIFA U-17 World Cup, …

U-17 World Cup will change mindset about women's football in India: Bala Devi
4 years ago

U-17 World Cup will change mindset about women's football in India: Bala Devi

The Hindu  

National team striker Bala Devi feels the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2022 will help change the overall mindset about women's football in India. READ | "In the FIFA U-17 World Cup, more girls from various countries will come to India and our girls will get an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best. The All India Football …

Indian Women's Team Captain Ashalata Devi Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Indian Footballers
4 years ago

Indian Women's Team Captain Ashalata Devi Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Indian Footballers

News 18  

Ashalata Devi was a prominent figure as the All India Football Federation launched its bid for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 on December 16. Along with them were guests representing the three generations of Indian footballers – Former India defender Gourmangi Singh, Indian women’s football captain Ashalata Devi and India U-16 star Shubho Paul. I hope the two tournaments that …

Bala Devi, Bembem Devi Promoted to Inspector Rank in Police Department, Announces Manipur CM N Biren Singh
4 years, 1 month ago

Bala Devi, Bembem Devi Promoted to Inspector Rank in Police Department, Announces Manipur CM N Biren Singh

News 18  

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced that Indian women footballers Bala Devi and Oinam Bembem Devi have been given promotions in the police department, owing to their sporting achievements. Singh, in his tweet, said that the promotions of Bala and Bembem to the Inspector rank in the police department was an acknowledgement of their contributions to women’s football internationally. …

Indian Women's Football Team Can Now Compete against 'High-profile Opponents': Ashalata Devi
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Women's Football Team Can Now Compete against 'High-profile Opponents': Ashalata Devi

News 18  

India captain Ashalata Devi feels women’s football in the country has come a long way forward where they can compete against “high-profile opponents”. Maymol ma’am has introduced things like strength training, injury prevention programs, video analysis and a lot more to help us gauge our mistakes and work on them to move forward together,” Ashalata stated. “The FIFA U-17 World …

Bala Devi Wishes Kolkata Giants ATK Mohun Bagan and SC East Bengal Have Women's Derby
4 years, 1 month ago

Bala Devi Wishes Kolkata Giants ATK Mohun Bagan and SC East Bengal Have Women's Derby

News 18  

All roads in Indian football currently lead to one match — the Indian Super League‘s first-ever Kolkata Derby that will kick off on Friday. While the excitement is in the air, far away in Scotland, Indian women footballer Ngangom Bala Devi is envisioning a special future – a dream to see ATK Mohun Bagan and SC East Bengal show a …

Bala Devi's move to Rangers will have huge impact on next generation, says Ashalata Devi
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi's move to Rangers will have huge impact on next generation, says Ashalata Devi

Firstpost  

Earlier this year, forward Bala Devi became the first woman player from the country to sign a professional contract with a European club as she signed for Rangers Women’s FC, who play in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. New Delhi: Indian women’s football team skipper Ashalata Devi feels her compatriot Bala Devi playing for Scottish giants Rangers will have an …

Bala Devi's move to Rangers an inspiration for next generation, says Ashalata
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi's move to Rangers an inspiration for next generation, says Ashalata

The Hindu  

Indian women’s football team skipper Ashalata Devi feels her compatriot Bala Devi playing for Scottish giants Rangers will have an immensely positive impact on the next generation seeking to play abroad. In a live chat with AIFF TV, Ashalata said, “Bala di playing for Rangers is a very big opportunity as it shows us the way to play abroad and …

Bala Devi's Move to Rangers Will Have a Huge Impact on the Next Generation: Ashalata Devi
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi's Move to Rangers Will Have a Huge Impact on the Next Generation: Ashalata Devi

News 18  

Earlier this year, talismanic Indian women’s national team forward Bala Devi became the first woman player from the country to sign a professional contract with a European club as she signed for Rangers Women’s FC, who play in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. According to national team skipper Ashalata Devi, the move will ‘inspire’ the young generation of women footballers …

'True Example of Hard Work and Dedication': Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Finds Bala Devi Inspirational
4 years, 2 months ago

'True Example of Hard Work and Dedication': Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Finds Bala Devi Inspirational

News 18  

Arjuna awardee Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feels Bala Devi’s “path-breaking” journey can inspire not only the women footballers but also their men counterparts in India — all in an effort to take ‘Indian Football Forward Together’. Her path-breaking journey is not only a proud moment for women’s football in India — men footballers also can take a leaf out of her …

Bala Devi returns to action in Rangers FC's 5-1 drubbing of Hearts Women FC in Scottish top-flight competition
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi returns to action in Rangers FC's 5-1 drubbing of Hearts Women FC in Scottish top-flight competition

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Indian women’s football team forward Bala Devi returned to action in faraway Scotland, coming on a as a second-half substitute in Rangers FC’s 5-1 drubbing of Hearts Women FC in the Scottish top-flight. “But all those months of hard work paid off, and we have now started off with a win but this is only the start of …

Bala Devi returns to action for Rangers FC in Scotland
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi returns to action for Rangers FC in Scotland

The Hindu  

Indian women’s football team forward Bala Devi returned to action in faraway Scotland, coming in as a second-half substitute in Rangers FC’s 5-1 drubbing of Hearts Women FC in the Scottish top-flight. “But all those months of hard work paid off, and we have now started off with a win but this is only the start of a long season …

Bala Devi hopes to live up to expectations as Scottish Premier League begins on Sunday
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi hopes to live up to expectations as Scottish Premier League begins on Sunday

Firstpost  

Bala, who signed a landmark 18-month contract with Rangers in January, said after six weeks of intensive pre-season training, she is raring to go in the league which will be played behind closed doors. India captain Bala Devi feels the professional training she has received at Rangers FC has made her a better player and she is hopeful of living …

Bala Devi hopes to live up to expectations as Scottish Premier League begins on Sunday
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi hopes to live up to expectations as Scottish Premier League begins on Sunday

The Hindu  

India captain Bala Devi feels the professional training she has received at Rangers FC has made her a better player and she is hopeful of living up to the expectations in the Scottish Women’s Premier League beginning on Sunday. Bala, who signed a landmark 18-month contract with Rangers in January, said after six weeks of intensive pre-season training, she is …

U-17 WC can transform women’s game in India: FIFA official
4 years, 5 months ago

U-17 WC can transform women’s game in India: FIFA official

The Hindu  

India staging the U-17 women’s World Cup in 2021 will play a significant role in boosting the image of the sport among girls in the country, says head of FIFA’s women’s competitions, Sara Booth. Speaking at an e-summit organised by Football Delhi on Monday, Booth said Delhi will feel the “positive impact” of hosting a World Cup and lauded the …

Past Masters of Indian Sports: Remembering Bembem Devi, Indian women football's flagbearer for over two decades
4 years, 6 months ago

Past Masters of Indian Sports: Remembering Bembem Devi, Indian women football's flagbearer for over two decades

Firstpost  

Editor’s Note: Every sport needs its superstars to thrive, and the Indian sporting ecosystem is no different. The senior national championship has long been the mainstay for women’s football in India and hailing from the powerhouse Manipur, Bembem won 13 of them, including eight as captain. We all look up to her and especially so in Manipur, her home state,” …

Bala Devi: ‘Women’s Asian Cup will be a big test for us’
4 years, 6 months ago

Bala Devi: ‘Women’s Asian Cup will be a big test for us’

The Hindu  

Indian women’s football team striker Bala Devi has insisted on regularly playing top teams in the run-up to the 2022 AFC Asian Cup if the country is to do well in the tournament it will be hosting. “The Women’s Asian Cup will be a big test for us, and we hope we can prepare for that together.” READ | India …

Bala Devi says Women's Asian Cup 2022 will be a big test, insists on India playing more top teams
4 years, 6 months ago

Bala Devi says Women's Asian Cup 2022 will be a big test, insists on India playing more top teams

Firstpost  

The 30-year-old Devi, who became India’s first woman footballer to play in top-flight European league when she signed with Scottish giants Rangers in January, termed the continental event a tough test for her team. Indian women’s football team striker Bala Devi has insisted on regularly playing top teams in the run-up to the 2022 AFC Asian Cup if the country …

Bala Devi working on her fitness with Scottish Premier League on halt
4 years, 6 months ago

Bala Devi working on her fitness with Scottish Premier League on halt

The Hindu  

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the sporting calendar worldwide, Indian footballer Bala Devi is working on her fitness as she eagerly awaits the re-start of the Scottish Women's Premier League. Due to the current situation, we take care of our own practice and fitness,” said Bala, the first Indian woman to play in a top-tier European league. I hope that …

India Hosting AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 a Huge Motivation: Bala Devi
4 years, 6 months ago

India Hosting AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 a Huge Motivation: Bala Devi

News 18  

Indian women's football team forward Bala Devi feels that the announcement of India as the hosts for the AFC Asian Cup 2022 has further motivated her to remain at peak fitness as and when she can hit the training ground once again. "There really isn't a lot to do as of now, apart from train and keep yourself at the …

Indian women’s football team needs more exposure tours: Anadi Barua
4 years, 6 months ago

Indian women’s football team needs more exposure tours: Anadi Barua

The Hindu  

After India’s second-round exit from the AFC Olympic qualifiers last year, women’s football in the country will be under the spotlight when it hosts the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup early next year. According to Anadi Barua, the former head coach of the national team, to ensure an overall better health of the women’s game in India, grassroot-level changes are …

Aditi Chauhan Wants to Emulate Sunil Chhetri's Fitness: He is an Idol for All of Us
4 years, 6 months ago

Aditi Chauhan Wants to Emulate Sunil Chhetri's Fitness: He is an Idol for All of Us

News 18  

Indian women's football team goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan on Friday said she wants to emulate talismanic men's captain Sunil Chhetri in keeping herself fit and inspiring young players. Being a senior player in the women's national team and somebody whom youngsters look up to, I also want to keep myself fit and inspire others," Aditi said during an Instagram chat with …

More Matches Will Help Development, Clubs Must Field Women's Team: Bembem Devi
4 years, 7 months ago

More Matches Will Help Development, Clubs Must Field Women's Team: Bembem Devi

News 18  

One of India’s most decorated footballer’s Padma Shri Oinam Bembem Devi wants the Indian Super League and I-League teams to field their women’s team to help improve the pace development. Only I-League clubs Gokulam Kerala and East Bengal FC have their women’s teams in competition. If these clubs can come up with their women’s teams, it will be a huge …

'You have shown the road ahead to budding footballers,' AIFF chief Praful Patel tells striker Bala Devi
4 years, 7 months ago

'You have shown the road ahead to budding footballers,' AIFF chief Praful Patel tells striker Bala Devi

Firstpost  

AIFF president Praful Patel has asked the country’s women footballers to take inspiration from Bala Devi, who excelled at Scottish Premier League club Rangers. New Delhi: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel has asked the country’s women footballers to take inspiration from Bala Devi, who excelled at Scottish Premier League club Rangers. “I am sure you will make others …

AIFF President Praful Patel Calls Bala Devi an Inspirational Figure in Indian Football
4 years, 7 months ago

AIFF President Praful Patel Calls Bala Devi an Inspirational Figure in Indian Football

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said all players should "take inspiration" from Bala Devi, who is currently on a professional contract with Rangers, the first Indian woman footballer to do so. Interacting with national team players across all age-groups in a video conference on Friday, the AIFF president told Bala: "We are extremely proud of your achievements. "On …

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