Bala Devi helps raise funds for child labourers affected by COVID-19
4 years, 6 months ago

Bala Devi helps raise funds for child labourers affected by COVID-19

The Hindu  

Indian women's football team forward Bala Devi has joined a charity initiative to raise funds for child labourers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. RELATED| “We have always been struggling with child labour.With the pandemic leading to loss of jobs, this will only rise making more children give up their dream of education or playing,” Devi told PTI from her base in Scotland. “I truly believe every child should have the opportunity to fulfil their dreams and always get a chance at education - this is what has inspired me to take up this initiative. Devi, who has played more than 50 international matches since 2005, is the the first Indian woman footballer to ply her trade in a top-flight professional league in Europe.

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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 …

After Battling Loneliness in Scotland, Bala Devi Returns to Action for Rangers FC
4 years, 2 months ago

After Battling Loneliness in Scotland, Bala Devi Returns to Action for Rangers FC

News 18  

Indian women’s national football team forward Bala Devi had decided to stay back in Glasgow, Scotland during the worldwide lockdown enforced by the Covid-19 pandemic. Rangers Women FC got off to a flying start with a 5-1 victory over SWPL side Hearts on Sunday as Bala also made her return to the pitch, coming on as a second-half substitute. “But …

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 …

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 …

Transition at Rangers was easier than expected: Bala Devi
4 years, 9 months ago

Transition at Rangers was easier than expected: Bala Devi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Indian footballer Bala Devi created history last year when she signed an 18-month contract with renowned Scottish Women's Premier League side Rangers FC. Having found that the transition into top-flight Scottish football was "easier than expected" the Indian path-breaker will next seek to "encourage" aspiring players back home to try playing in the demanding leagues abroad. Once I …

Coronavirus: Bala Devi extends stay with Scottish club
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Bala Devi extends stay with Scottish club

The Hindu  

Indian footballer N Bala Devi, the first to sign a contract with Scottish women’s Premier League club Rangers, has been forced to extend her stay with the team in Glasgow owing to the travel restrictions forced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 30-year-old striker does not have professional commitments right now after the Premier League was postponed till April 30 owing …

'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 …

Scottish club Rangers FC signs India women's football team forward Bala Devi on 18-month contract
4 years, 11 months ago

Scottish club Rangers FC signs India women's football team forward Bala Devi on 18-month contract

Firstpost  

This will make Bala the first Indian woman to become a professional footballer anywhere in the world and she also becomes Rangers’ first Asian international footballer. Bengaluru: Renowned Scottish club Rangers FC on Wednesday announced the signing of woman’s national team forward Bala Devi, a first in Indian football. Also, this move wouldn’t have been possible without Bengaluru FC who …

Bala Devi signs for Rangers FC
4 years, 11 months ago

Bala Devi signs for Rangers FC

The Hindu  

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 …

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 …

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