Bala Devi, 1 of 7 Manipuri Players on Boycott, Receives Call-up to Indian Women's Football Team Camp
5 years, 6 months ago

Bala Devi, 1 of 7 Manipuri Players on Boycott, Receives Call-up to Indian Women's Football Team Camp

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New Delhi: Bala Devi is the only name, out of the seven Manipuri footballers boycotting the national team over difference with coach and assistant coach, to have made it to the list of players called for the preparatory camp of AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers. Seven Manipuri players, including Bala, have boycotted national football team since December after they complained to All India Football Federation about issues regarding head coach Maymol Rocky and assistant coach Chaoba Devi. The players had sent a letter to All India Football Federation complaining about Maymol and Chaoba, revealing the reasons behind the revolt and the issues they faced in the national camp. pic.twitter.com/ezDvWV3bB8— Women's Football India June 17, 2019 30 players have been called to the camp, which will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium.

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India women’s 23-member squad for Myanmar friendlies announced
6 months, 1 week ago

India women’s 23-member squad for Myanmar friendlies announced

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on Saturday announced a 23-member senior women’s squad for the two friendly matches against Myanmar to be played in Yangon on July 9 and 12. The goalkeeping department comprises Shreya Hooda, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu and Maibam Linthoingambi Devi while Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Hemam Shilky Devi, Sanju, Wangkhem Linthoingambi Devi and Aruna Bag will handle the …

India looks for glory on Mediterranean shores in Turkish Women’s Cup 2024
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India looks for glory on Mediterranean shores in Turkish Women’s Cup 2024

The Hindu  

The Indian Senior Women’s football team will get to test its ability when it takes on two European and Asian opponents in the four-nation Turkish Women’s Cup tournament, which gets underway at the Gold City Sports Complex in Alanya, Turkey on Wednesday. The Indian senior women’s national team was last seen in action in October 2023, when it played both …

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 …

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 …

Indian women's football team to train in Goa from 28 March
2 years, 10 months ago

Indian women's football team to train in Goa from 28 March

Firstpost  

The Indian women’s football team is set to assemble for a seven-day training camp in Goa from 28 March to 3 April, after a two-month break post their outing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. New Delhi: The Indian women’s football team is set to assemble for a seven-day training camp in Goa from March 28 to April 3, after …

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 …

Indian women's national team camp to be held in Jamshedpur from 16 August
3 years, 5 months ago

Indian women's national team camp to be held in Jamshedpur from 16 August

Firstpost  

Having taken charge of the senior women’s team, head coach Thomas Dennerby has named a list of 30 probables who will be camping in Jamshedpur. New Delhi: Jharkhand will host the Indian women’s national team camp from 16 August, the All India Football Federation said on Friday. Coming with over three decades of experience behind him, Dennerby has previously guided …

'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, 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. …

India women's football team to begin camp in Goa from December 1
4 years, 1 month ago

India women's football team to begin camp in Goa from December 1

The Hindu  

India’s women's senior national football team will begin its first camp in Goa on December 1. A total of 30 players have been summoned by head coach Maymol Rocky for the camp to kick-start their preparations for the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022, which will be hosted in India. A detailed Standard Operating Procedure has been prepared for the resumption …

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 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 …

AIFF Planning to Hold Indian Women's National Team Camp in January: Sources
4 years, 3 months ago

AIFF Planning to Hold Indian Women's National Team Camp in January: Sources

News 18  

The Indian women’s senior football team may have a camp in January next year with the All India Football Federation planning for the same, according to our sources privy to the development. The senior national team last got together in December 2019, when they played and won the South Asian Games. If the January camp planning does come to fruition, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

India women's football team coach Maymol Rocky positive ahead of COTIF Cup
5 years, 5 months ago

India women's football team coach Maymol Rocky positive ahead of COTIF Cup

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s football team will kick-off its COTIF Cup 2019 campaign in Valencia, Spain, on Thursday, where it will face Equatorial Guinea in its opening game. Speaking ahead of the match, head coach Maymol Rocky said playing tough teams in the competition will put her team in good stead. “That match will give us a proper estimation of where …

Indian women's national team announced for COTIF Cup
5 years, 6 months ago

Indian women's national team announced for COTIF Cup

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation announced a 22-member squad for the COTIF Cup to be held later this month in Spain. Bala Devi, who was reportedly among the seven Manipuri footballers boycotting the national team over differences with coach Maymol Rocky and assistant Choaba Devi, was included in the squad, after she was called up for the preparatory camp in …

7 Manipuri Footballers Boycott Women's Team Over Coach's 'Divide & Rule Policy', Officials Mum
5 years, 7 months ago

7 Manipuri Footballers Boycott Women's Team Over Coach's 'Divide & Rule Policy', Officials Mum

News 18  

New Delhi: It's been five months since seven Manipuri players of the Indian women's football team decided to sit out of the national setup. The players had written in the letter that the "Head Coach and Assistant Coach of the National Team are not able to bring the team together and in fact play divide and rule policy leading to …

Indian Women's League 2019: Captain Bala Devi bags six as rampant Manipur Police put 10 past Bangalore United
5 years, 7 months ago

Indian Women's League 2019: Captain Bala Devi bags six as rampant Manipur Police put 10 past Bangalore United

Firstpost  

Manipur Police captain Bala Devi was on song as she struck in the 3rd, 15th, 16th, 23rd, 59th and 78th minutes against a hapless Bangalore defence, to power her team to a commanding victory. Ludhiana: Captain Bala Devi scored six goals to lead Manipur Police to a 10-0 thrashing of Bangalore United in an Indian Women’s League football match on …

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