Back in India from Rangers, Ngangom Bala Devi hopes to lead India’s attack in Olympic Qualifiers
1 year, 10 months ago

Back in India from Rangers, Ngangom Bala Devi hopes to lead India’s attack in Olympic Qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s football team last beat Nepal in 2019, when it secured its third consecutive gold medal in the South Asian Games. Bala Devi, with 52 goals in 58 matches, is India’s highest-ever goalscorer in women’s football. Trailblazer of women’s football in India In January 2020, Bala Devi scripted history when she became the first Indian footballer – man or woman – to sign for a European Premier League club. While the Indian Women’s League has been extended from a 26-day tournament to a 55-day league format, Bala Devi believes more need to be done. So more exposure and long tournaments are needed.” Bala Devi’s shoulder injury is a big blow to India’s preparations, India’s head coach Thomas Dennerby told Sportstar after the match.

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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 …

Bala Devi on fitting in, the lockdown and meeting Gerrard
3 years, 7 months ago

Bala Devi on fitting in, the lockdown and meeting Gerrard

Hindustan Times  

Bala Devi hasn’t been home in Manipur since leaving for Scotland in February, 2020. Shortly after signing for Rangers in the Scottish Women’s Premier League 1, Bala’s European sojourn suffered an early hiccup because of Covid-19. So I had to learn many things – even small things like they don’t say ‘yes’ but ‘aye’.” The best Indian player in women’s …

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

News 18  

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 …

'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. …

Bala Devi's move to Rangers will have huge impact on next generation, says Ashalata Devi
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi's move to Rangers will have huge impact on next generation, says Ashalata Devi

Firstpost  

Earlier this year, forward Bala Devi became the first woman player from the country to sign a professional contract with a European club as she signed for Rangers Women’s FC, who play in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. New Delhi: Indian women’s football team skipper Ashalata Devi feels her compatriot Bala Devi playing for Scottish giants Rangers will have an …

Bala Devi's move to Rangers an inspiration for next generation, says Ashalata
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi's move to Rangers an inspiration for next generation, says Ashalata

The Hindu  

Indian women’s football team skipper Ashalata Devi feels her compatriot Bala Devi playing for Scottish giants Rangers will have an immensely positive impact on the next generation seeking to play abroad. In a live chat with AIFF TV, Ashalata said, “Bala di playing for Rangers is a very big opportunity as it shows us the way to play abroad and …

Bala Devi's Move to Rangers Will Have a Huge Impact on the Next Generation: Ashalata Devi
4 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi's Move to Rangers Will Have a Huge Impact on the Next Generation: Ashalata Devi

News 18  

Earlier this year, talismanic Indian women’s national team forward Bala Devi became the first woman player from the country to sign a professional contract with a European club as she signed for Rangers Women’s FC, who play in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. According to national team skipper Ashalata Devi, the move will ‘inspire’ the young generation of women footballers …

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 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 …

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

Firstpost  

Bala, who signed a landmark 18-month contract with Rangers in January, said after six weeks of intensive pre-season training, she is raring to go in the league which will be played behind closed doors. 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bala Devi: Football has only one language
4 years, 9 months ago

Bala Devi: Football has only one language

The Hindu  

“Do you have Indian spices?” she asked the cashier of a Scottish grocery store in broken English. READ | Bala Devi signs for Rangers FC: A look into the historic transfer deal The storekeeper, a Punjabi-origin woman, did not know that her customer was Ngangom Bala Devi, India’s most prolific goal-scorer and current No. I pass when they say ‘pass,’ …

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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Bala Devi makes Rangers FC debut in SWPL against Hearts Women
4 years, 10 months ago

Bala Devi makes Rangers FC debut in SWPL against Hearts Women

The Hindu  

India's Ngangom Bala Devi made her Rangers FC debut in the team's 3-0 win over Hearts Women FC in the Scottish Women's Premier League on Sunday. Rangers defeated Hearts 3-0 with goals from Megan Bell and Kirsten Reilly, kicking off its 2020 campaign on a winning note. Read | Bala -- who played 80 minutes on Sunday -- signed an …

Gokulam Kerala's Kashmina Devi bids for second IWL title
4 years, 11 months ago

Gokulam Kerala's Kashmina Devi bids for second IWL title

The Hindu  

The Indian Women's League has seen three different winners in three seasons, and will welcome a new winner once again when Gokulam Kerala FC locks horns with KRYPHSA in the final at the Bangalore Football Stadium on Friday. A fourth new winner will be crowned, but there will also be a familiar face on the pitch as Gokulam's Kashmina Devi …

'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 …

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 fires India into South Asian Games final
5 years, 1 month ago

Bala Devi fires India into South Asian Games final

The Hindu  

The Indian women's team picked up its third win on the trot in the ongoing South Asian Games 2019 as head coach Maymol Rocky's side got the better of host Nepal with a 1-0 victory. The action was played in front of a buoyant partisan home crowd in Pokhara but it was India who got the better of the early …

South Asian Games 2019: Bala Devi scores two goals in quick succession as India women thrash Maldives 5-0
5 years, 1 month ago

South Asian Games 2019: Bala Devi scores two goals in quick succession as India women thrash Maldives 5-0

Firstpost  

Bala Devi grabbed a brace as the Indian women’s football team mauled Maldives 5-0 in their opening game of the 13th South Asian Games. Pokhara: Bala Devi grabbed a brace as the Indian women’s football team mauled Maldives 5-0 in their opening game of the 13th South Asian Games on Tuesday. Apart from Bala, Dangmei Grace, Manisha and Jabamani Tudu …

Indian women's football team beat Maldives 5-0 in SAG opener
5 years, 1 month ago

Indian women's football team beat Maldives 5-0 in SAG opener

The Hindu  

The Indian women's football team got its South Asian Games 2019 campaign off to a winning start as it sealed a thumping 5-0 win over the Maldives on Tuesday. Bala Devi struck a brace, while Dangmei Grace, Manisha and Jabamani Tudu scored a goal apiece to hand the team three points at the Pokhara Stadium in Nepal. Manisha powered home …

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 …

Bala Devi called up by Rangers Women for trials
5 years, 1 month ago

Bala Devi called up by Rangers Women for trials

The Hindu  

Indian women’s national team player Ngangom Bala Devi will attend a week-long trial at Rangers Women FC, which plays in the top division of Scotland. “This is great news because it shows people are following women’s football,” she told Sportstar. “I don’t know if Rangers will select me, but I am sure other good Indian women footballers, too, will get …

Bala Devi lauds changes in Indian women's national set-up
5 years, 2 months ago

Bala Devi lauds changes in Indian women's national set-up

The Hindu  

Indian women’s football team star Bala Devi has hailed the recent changes in the national set-up and said that has helped the players in several ways. “Laying out a proper diet plan, carbohydrate balance, protein intake are aspects which are being taken being care of nowadays and all of that helps players recover faster.” She also highlighted the change in …

Bala Devi steers Manipur to 20th Women’s Football crown
5 years, 3 months ago

Bala Devi steers Manipur to 20th Women’s Football crown

The Hindu  

Bala Devi struck her 21st goal of the campaign to steer Manipur to the Senior Women’s National Football Championship title at the CHF Ground in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. Bala's 67th-minute goal proved to be the difference as Manipur secured a 1-0 win over Railways to earn its 20th National title. Daya Devi, who scored seven goals in the …

Ratanbala Devi brace powers Indian women's football team to 3-1 victory over Bolivia in COTIF Cup
5 years, 5 months ago

Ratanbala Devi brace powers Indian women's football team to 3-1 victory over Bolivia in COTIF Cup

Firstpost  

A Ratanbala Devi brace and a Bala Devi goal led the Indian women to a comfortable win over the South American side New Delhi: The Indian women’s senior national team defeated Bolivia 3-1 in their second match of the COTIF Cup football tournament in Spain. A Ratanbala Devi brace and a Bala Devi goal led the Indian women to a …

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 …

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 …

India women's football team gets crucial 3-1 over Nepal in 2020 Olympic qualifiers
5 years, 9 months ago

India women's football team gets crucial 3-1 over Nepal in 2020 Olympic qualifiers

The Hindu  

The India women’s national team moved to the top of Group A after it defeated Nepal 3-1 in round two of the Olympic Qualifiers at the Mandalarthiri Stadium in Mandalay, Myanmar on Saturday. Nepal are always a tough opponent to face so this win is all the more sweeter.” “We are very happy to go into the last match on …

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