To be or not to be Indian? Catch-22 situation for Belgian-Indian footballer Triman Ranvir

Triman Ranvir, an 18-year-old footballer, landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi from Belgium last month. Wearing the jersey of the Belgium national football team, with a wide smile on his face, he wrote on Twitter, “As promised I will start my football journey in the beautiful country of India.” The forward has Indian parents and has only one dream -- to play for India. Arrived in New Delhi 🇮🇳 As promised I will start my football journey in the beautiful country of India It was difficult leaving my home country where I was born and raised Belgium but nevertheless I am happy to be here.#indianfootball#isl#wmk#strikerpic.twitter.com/ewhCYDeBjn — Triman Ranvir March 12, 2023 Triman, however, will have to wait to realise his ambition as he has to stay at least five years in the country to get an Indian passport. Triman had an offer from Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters, to play for it in the Reliance Youth Development League, but did not join the side because of contractual complications. Cut to India Triman had an offer from Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters, to play for it in the Reliance Youth Development League, but did not join the side because of contractual complications.