Bembem Devi: Grateful that my contribution to women’s football is recognised
4 years, 11 months ago

Bembem Devi: Grateful that my contribution to women’s football is recognised

The Hindu  

Former Indian national team captain Oinam Bembem Devi was announced as one of the recipients of the Padma Shri award on Saturday. A flagbearer of Indian women’s football for over two decades, Bembem Devi was also conferred with the Arjuna award in 2017. Delighted with the Padma Shri recognition, she said: “I am happy that the government has recognised the several years of my contribution to the senior women’s national team. With India playing host to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup this year, Bembem has pinned her hopes on the home side. “We can expect more development at the grassroots and the level of women’s football in India after the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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India’s football star Aditi Chauhan on the state of the women’s game
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s football star Aditi Chauhan on the state of the women’s game

Live Mint  

Late last year, during an interview for a fintech company, Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri outlined his day’s schedule. “I was discussing this with Asha, the Indian captain,” former India women’s football team captain and goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan says, in an interview with Lounge. And the players continue to battle the odds, balancing work and play, as another season of …

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 World Cup — potential springboard to growth of women’s football in India

The Hindu  

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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: Fresh impetus to women’s football
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Fresh impetus to women’s football

The Hindu  

It was supposed to be a big year for women’s football in India. Two mega events were to get the ball rolling for the women’s game — the AFC Asian Cup, and the U-17 FIFA World Cup. It’s been five years since the All India Football Federation hosted the men’s U-17 World Cup, which launched an array of future stars …

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 …

India's World Cup, Olympic Qualification Key for Women's Football: Executive Committee Member Pinky Bompal Magar
2 years, 3 months ago

India's World Cup, Olympic Qualification Key for Women's Football: Executive Committee Member Pinky Bompal Magar

News 18  

Women’s football in India has improved leaps and bounds over the last few years and is set to see more development, with two former India Internationals being a part of the AIFF’s Executive Committee. A former Indian women’s football team forward herself, Pinky Bompal Magar has been co-opted as an Eminent Player into both the Executive Committee and the Technical …

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 & 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 …

The Way India Women Football Team Played Against Brazil Was Impressive: IM Vijayan
3 years, 1 month ago

The Way India Women Football Team Played Against Brazil Was Impressive: IM Vijayan

News 18  

The national women team’s ascendancy was on display during the recent exposure tour of Brazil, said Indian football legend IM Vijayan, who believes that adding competition between players will further help in the growth of the game in the country. We scored a goal against the top team globally which shows that women’s football in India is rising,” the 52-year-old …

Padma Shri recipient Bembem Devi lauds progress of women's football but laments the pay gap
3 years, 2 months ago

Padma Shri recipient Bembem Devi lauds progress of women's football but laments the pay gap

Hindustan Times  

After over two decades of service, which of course came with numerous sacrifices, 41-year-old Oinam Bembem Devi was honoured with the Padma Shri by President Ram Nath Kovind earlier in the week, a recognition which she feels will inspire many young girls to take the sport to a bigger level. Bembem, who is regarded as the flag bearer of Indian …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Indian women's footballer Bala Devi looking up to MC Mary Kom for inspiration; says she is 'amazed' at how boxer manages life and boxing
4 years, 11 months ago

Indian women's footballer Bala Devi looking up to MC Mary Kom for inspiration; says she is 'amazed' at how boxer manages life and boxing

Firstpost  

Devi recently scripted history by signing up with renowned Scottish side Rangers FC to become the first Indian woman to play outside the country professionally. New Delhi: Ngangom Bala Devi, who has just made the transition from little-known to a well-known footballer, says MC Mary Kom’s ability to juggle boxing, parenting and public life “motivated” her to write an inspiring …

'Everything's possible with passion and hardwork': Bala Devi on her historic move to Scottish giant Rangers
4 years, 11 months ago

'Everything's possible with passion and hardwork': Bala Devi on her historic move to Scottish giant Rangers

Firstpost  

Bala Devi is the first Indian women’s footballer to sign for an overseas club and she will be playing for Rangers in Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 It was in 2011 that two Indian players travelled to Glasgow to begin trials at Scottish giants Rangers FC. #ShePower #GoBlue #Girlsinfootball #GroundKnowsNoGender #grateful pic.twitter.com/sY0jAHrWVg — Bala Devi January 30, 2020 While Rangers …

AIFF congratulates Bembem Devi on Padma Shri honour
4 years, 11 months ago

AIFF congratulates Bembem Devi on Padma Shri honour

India TV News  

All India Football Federation has congratulated Oinam Bembem Devi, after she became the first Indian woman footballer, and the seventh overall to be selected for Padma Shri Award. Kushal Das, General Secretary, AIFF, in his statement said: "Bembem is a living legend and has been the flag bearer of Indian Women's football over the years. "Post retirement Bembem has been …

Bala Devi Rangers trial will inspire many: Bembem Devi
5 years, 1 month ago

Bala Devi Rangers trial will inspire many: Bembem Devi

The Hindu  

As Indian women's team's mercurial striker Bala Devi flew off to Glasgow, Scotland for a week-long trial at Rangers WFC, the bigwigs from the Indian women's footballing community got together to wish her ahead of this crucial week. Bala Devi, who has been in the national team fold for some time now, has been handed a one-week trial at Scottish …

FIFA's Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman hopes to expand youth World Cups, wants dedicated resources in India
5 years, 2 months ago

FIFA's Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman hopes to expand youth World Cups, wants dedicated resources in India

Firstpost  

Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer, said. I would like to see within this next cycle we look to expand our youth World Cups.” Mumbai: FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman on Saturday said she hopes to expand Women’s Under-17 World Cup in the next four-year cycle. In the closing press conference of the World Cup in France …

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju targets football movement in India with first-ever women's league to be launched next month
5 years, 2 months ago

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju targets football movement in India with first-ever women's league to be launched next month

Firstpost  

Rijiju said that the women’s football league is in the works and it will be one of the most extensive football programmes aimed to inculcate a sporting culture Mumbai: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the government will launch a football league for women next month, aiming to take the sport to the masses. “We are going to …

AIFF chief Praful Patel assures India women's football team of sufficient international exposure for improvement in performance
5 years, 6 months ago

AIFF chief Praful Patel assures India women's football team of sufficient international exposure for improvement in performance

Firstpost  

New Delhi: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel has promised the women’s senior national team sufficient international exposure to improve its performance. Patel met all the members of the senior national team who are currently training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi to prepare for the Cotif Cup later in July and assured them of AIFF’s unstinted …

Bembem Devi: Hosting FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup is a great opportunity for India
5 years, 9 months ago

Bembem Devi: Hosting FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup is a great opportunity for India

The Hindu  

Indian footballing icon Bembem Devi feels India getting the hosting rights of the 2020 FIFA under-17 women’s World Cup is a great opportunity to galvanise women's football in the country. “The FIFA U-17 World Cup is a great opportunity for India to put women’s football on the world map and galvanise it. RELATED | I relish assisting than scoring, says …

Bembem Devi: Road to Olympic qualifiers couldn't have been better planned
5 years, 11 months ago

Bembem Devi: Road to Olympic qualifiers couldn't have been better planned

The Hindu  

India women's football team head coach Bembem Devi feels the “roadmap to the Olympic qualifiers couldn’t have been better planned” for her side. In an interview, she spoke at length about the favourites for the Hero Gold Cup — the first-ever international tournament for women in India —, about "women's football not being for the faint-hearted,” the current team, and …

Aditi Chauhan: 'Grassroots need to be worked on'
6 years, 3 months ago

Aditi Chauhan: 'Grassroots need to be worked on'

The Hindu  

A lot of work needs to be done at grassroots in football, said Indian women’s national team goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan, who also doesn’t want to belittle the momentum gained since the FIFA U-17 World Cup. RELATED | Aditi to lead Delhi in Senior Women’s National Football Championship The Indian soon made a comeback when Loubourough University, where she was studying, …

Bembem Devi: Happy to play an active role in shaping up youth system
6 years, 4 months ago

Bembem Devi: Happy to play an active role in shaping up youth system

The Hindu  

The legendary Bembem Devi, who was in her first coaching assignment at the SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship, says she’s extremely happy to be playing an active role in redefining the youth setup of women's football in the country. Following India’s triumph in the final against Bangladesh, Bembem spoke at length about her journey as a coach, her dream, assessment of …

Kamala Devi keen to gauge Indian women's football team's worth in COTIF Cup
6 years, 5 months ago

Kamala Devi keen to gauge Indian women's football team's worth in COTIF Cup

The Hindu  

As the Indian women's football team striker Kamala Devi made it clear that she is eager to measure the women's worth against team's outside the sub-continent. But football had its own charm and by God's grace, I'm here along with other girls donning the national jersey today,” said an emotional Kamala. Our local coach Viren Sir and Manglemba, an elder …

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