Boxer MC Mary Kom a big source of inspiration for me, says India footballer Bala Devi
4 years, 1 month ago

Boxer MC Mary Kom a big source of inspiration for me, says India footballer Bala Devi

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Bala recently scored her first goal for Rangers FC in the Scottish Women’s Premier League in a 9-0 decimation of Motherwell FC. Star Indian woman footballer Bala Devi says she took inspiration from boxing legend Mary Kom, who achieved unprecedented success as a sportsperson despite having humble roots. Bala, the first Indian woman to play professional football in a top-flight league in Europe, talked about an interaction with six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom during the 2014 Asian Games. “The AIFF gave us so many international exposure tours, I gained a lot of experience of playing against European teams and I realised that I can play and compete with them,” quipped Bala.

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Bala Devi Opens Up on Rangers FC Stint, Future in Europe and Missing Family Back Home
3 years, 7 months ago

Bala Devi Opens Up on Rangers FC Stint, Future in Europe and Missing Family Back Home

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Bala Devi has made headlines over the years for many firsts in her glittering career. At the end of last year, Bala again made history when she scored her first goal for Rangers in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. They’ve also said that my 1v1 play is good, and my ball control is also decent,” she added. Rangers are second …

Mary Kom a big source of inspiration for Bala Devi
4 years, 1 month ago

Mary Kom a big source of inspiration for Bala Devi

The Hindu  

Star Indian woman footballer Bala Devi says she took inspiration from boxing legend Mary Kom, who achieved unprecedented success as a sportsperson despite having humble roots. Bala, the first Indian woman to play professional football in a top-flight league in Europe, talked about an interaction with the six-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom during the 2014 Asian …

'You have shown the road ahead to budding footballers,' AIFF chief Praful Patel tells striker Bala Devi
4 years, 7 months ago

'You have shown the road ahead to budding footballers,' AIFF chief Praful Patel tells striker Bala Devi

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AIFF president Praful Patel has asked the country’s women footballers to take inspiration from Bala Devi, who excelled at Scottish Premier League club Rangers. New Delhi: All India Football Federation president Praful Patel has asked the country’s women footballers to take inspiration from Bala Devi, who excelled at Scottish Premier League club Rangers. “I am sure you will make others …

Indian striker Bala Devi says match-time for Rangers FC adding 'immense value' in quest to become better footballer
4 years, 10 months ago

Indian striker Bala Devi says match-time for Rangers FC adding 'immense value' in quest to become better footballer

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Bala went to Scotland as the top scorer for the Indian team, netting an impressive 52 times in 58 games since 2010, which also makes her the top international goal scorer in the South Asian region New Delhi: Indian striker Bala Devi says playing in the high-quality Scottish Women’s League is an opportunity she wants to “grab” and “make the …

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

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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 …

Mary Kom an inspiration for Rangers FC-bound Bala Devi
4 years, 11 months ago

Mary Kom an inspiration for Rangers FC-bound Bala Devi

The Hindu  

For Ngangom Bala Devi, boxing giant M. C. Mary Kom is an inspiration. Devi recently made history by signing up with Rangers FC, a Scottish club, to become the first Indian woman to play outside India professionally. Football has been Devi’s “life,” a partner whose all-encompassing presence often make her feel the world starts and ends with it. So much …

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 …

Mary Kom inspires me, I’m her biggest fan, says Sunil Chhetri
5 years, 6 months ago

Mary Kom inspires me, I’m her biggest fan, says Sunil Chhetri

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Talismanic Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Thursday said he draws inspiration from legendary boxer M.C. Mary Kom’s unbelievable story and is the six-time World Champion’s biggest fan. READ: Sunil Chhetri and Ashalata Devi bag top honours at AIFF Awards “I gather motivation from around me — from a lot of personalities who have done well in their respective …

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