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 brother who used to stay in our neighbourhood took me to NIPC where I started playing the game seriously and others also started to take a notice to my game,” Kamala mentioned. RELATED | Chhetri, Kamala Devi take home top awards The 26-year-old Manipuri is quite familiar with winning laurels for her individual brilliance inside the opponent box.

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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 …

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 …

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur's India favorites but Pakistan aren't mere pushovers
1 year, 11 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur's India favorites but Pakistan aren't mere pushovers

India Today  

India and Pakistan are all set to go up against each other in the Group B match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 on Sunday, February 12 at the Newlands in Cape Town. Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof, in the meantime, beat Bangladesh in their first warm-up match before losing to Sune Luus’ South Africa in the second. Head to …

India’s Mumtaz Khan named FIH women’s rising player of year
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s Mumtaz Khan named FIH women’s rising player of year

The Hindu  

India forward Mumtaz Khan was on Tuesday named the FIH Women’s Rising Star of the Year on the back of her stellar role during the country’s campaign at the Junior World Cup in South Africa earlier this year. The 19-year-old Mumtaz, who hails from Lucknow, had scored eight goals in six matches, including a hat-trick, during India’s fourth-place finishing campaign …

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 …

International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating some of India's fiercest and powerful female athletes
2 years, 10 months ago

International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating some of India's fiercest and powerful female athletes

Firstpost  

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we take a look at some of India’s most powerful sportswomen, who have excelled in their fields and brought laurels to the nation. ‘Magical Mary’ scripted history by winning a gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and has been felicitated with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan for her sheer hard work …

Women’s World Cup: Stars to watch out for
2 years, 10 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Stars to watch out for

The Hindu  

The Women’s 50-over World Cup returns after five years and it is a perfect opportunity for the players across the globe to prove their mettle. Sophie Ecclestone : In the ICC ODI bowlers’ rankings, Sophie Ecclestone has been in the first three slots, and in the World Cup, she will play a key role in England’s campaign. READ: Women's World …

Kamala Devi announces retirement from football
2 years, 11 months ago

Kamala Devi announces retirement from football

The Hindu  

India women's national team midfielder Yumnam Kamala Devi announced her retirement from football on Wednesday. Kamala was an unused substitute in the AFC Asian Cup goalless draw against Iran last month, before India was withdrawn from the tournament after a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad. RELATED | In a statement posted on her official Instagram page, the 29-year-old said, "It's …

Manisha Kalyan Opens Up on Her Goal vs Brazil and India's Chances at AFC Women's Asian Cup
3 years, 1 month ago

Manisha Kalyan Opens Up on Her Goal vs Brazil and India's Chances at AFC Women's Asian Cup

News 18  

Manisha Kalyan etched her name into the memories of every Indian football fan when she scored a senior goal against Brazil back in November of this year. The 20-year-old from Mugowal village in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, is also the first-ever Indian player to score in a top-flight Asian competition when she found the back of the net for …

Forward Bala Devi, midfielder Manisha Kalyan named winners at annual AIFF awards
3 years, 5 months ago

Forward Bala Devi, midfielder Manisha Kalyan named winners at annual AIFF awards

Firstpost  

Indian team forward Bala Devi has been named as the AIFF Women’s ‘Footballer of the Year’, with young gun Manisha winning the ‘Emerging Player’ award for the 2020-21 season. New Delhi: Indian team forward Bala Devi has been named as the AIFF Women’s ‘Footballer of the Year’, with young gun Manisha winning the ‘Emerging Player’ award for the 2020-21 season. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

We Feel Like Vegetables in Market Due to Bargaining Around Salaries, Says Indian Women's Team Captain Ashalata Devi
4 years, 6 months ago

We Feel Like Vegetables in Market Due to Bargaining Around Salaries, Says Indian Women's Team Captain Ashalata Devi

News 18  

Indian women's team captain Ashalata Devi described the ordeal that women footballers have to go through as they struggle to establish a stable career for themselves in the sport.Ashalata Devi shared that the top players don't get paid enough even in the Indian Women's League and that's makes it difficult for their parents to let ther daughter play the game. …

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 …

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia favourite, says Mithali
4 years, 10 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia favourite, says Mithali

The Hindu  

The seasoned Mithali Raj has declared Australia as favourite to win Friday’s Women’s T20 World Cup opener against India in what she expects to be a high-scoring and “very close” game. READ: India braces up for T20 World Cup test without Mithali Female stars emerging as role models has been the “biggest change” in women’s cricket’s journey from near-anonymity to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

India women's football captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year award
5 years, 2 months ago

India women's football captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year award

Firstpost  

The AIFF also earned a nomination after being named among three federations for AFC President Recognition Awards in Grassroots Football Developing category Kuala Lumpur: Indian women’s football team captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi was on Friday nominated for the Asian Football Confederation Player of the Year at the AFC Annual Awards to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition …

Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year
5 years, 2 months ago

Ashalata Devi nominated for AFC Player of the Year

The Hindu  

Indian women's national team captain Loitongbam Ashalata Devi has been named among the three nominees for the AFC Player of the Year in the women's category. @Chaobadevi1 and all my @IndianFootball teammates for this Link https://t.co/ScNZJG4AwO#BackTheBlue#shepowepic.twitter.com/H8zvT9HivJ — Ashalata Devi official November 15, 2019 Her competitors, Ying and Kumagai, have contributed immensely to their respective national teams and club sides. Li, …

Kamala, Indumathi Remain Out as Indian Women's Football Squad Announced for Friendlies
5 years, 2 months ago

Kamala, Indumathi Remain Out as Indian Women's Football Squad Announced for Friendlies

News 18  

National Women's Championships second highest goalscorer Kamala Devi and Indian Women's League winner with Sethu FC Indumathi Kathiresan remained sidelined as the All India Football Federation announced the Indian women's national team for the friendlies in Vietnam. Kamala Devi, who is one of the seven Manipuri players who went on protest over differences with head coach Maymol Rocky and assistant …

Out of Indian Women's Football Team, Kamala Devi Makes Case For Call-up With 20 Goals at Senior Nationals
5 years, 3 months ago

Out of Indian Women's Football Team, Kamala Devi Makes Case For Call-up With 20 Goals at Senior Nationals

News 18  

New Delhi: After the lows of the Indian Women's League, it has been the story of resurgence for Yumnam Kamala Devi as she finished as the second highest goalscorer at the recently concluded Senior Women's National Football Championships in Arunachal Pradesh. Kamala has not been with the national team for the past nine months after she, along with six other …

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 …

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 …

AIFF president Praful Patel to Indian women's football team: 'We're proud of you'
5 years, 6 months ago

AIFF president Praful Patel to Indian women's football team: 'We're proud of you'

The Hindu  

AIFF president Praful Patel lauded the Indian women's football team for its good performances in the first half of 2019, on Wednesday. Read | AIFF wants AFC Champions League slot for ISL winner “We have been focussing a lot on women’s football in our effort to bring glory to the sport. We want Indian football to be broad based.” Ashalata …

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