After over two decades of service, which of course came with numerous sacrifices, 41-year-old Oinam Bembem Devi was honoured with the Padma Shri by President Ram Nath Kovind earlier in the week, a recognition which she feels will inspire many young girls to take the sport to a bigger level. Bembem, who is regarded as the flag bearer of Indian …
Editor’s Note: Every sport needs its superstars to thrive, and the Indian sporting ecosystem is no different. The senior national championship has long been the mainstay for women’s football in India and hailing from the powerhouse Manipur, Bembem won 13 of them, including eight as captain. We all look up to her and especially so in Manipur, her home state,” …
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