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India thrash Pakistan 5-2 in SAFF Women's Championship opener

KATHMANDU: India made an excellent start to their SAFF Women's Championship 2024 campaign as they outclassed Pakistan 5-2 in a Group A match at the Dasharath Stadium on Thursday. The five-time champions led 4-1 at half time.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2024

Manipur claim 22nd Women’s National Football Championship title

KOLKATA: It was a mix of youth and experience as an indomitable Manipur claimed their 22nd Senior Women’s National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy by beating Haryana 2-0 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 15, 2024

Shot-stopper Panthoi Chanu eager to prove her worth during Australian stint

Indian goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu makes history by playing professionally in Australia, aiming to excel in the global football arena.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

Bala & Co ready to dazzle

As 6th season of an expanded 16-team IWL beckons debutants Odisha FC women

The Times of India · Apr 26, 2023

Odisha FC rope in Bala Devi for Indian Women’s League

After the likes of Pyari Xaxa and Lindo Kom Serto, Odisha FC Women added the central jewel in their attacking lineup on Friday by confirming the signing of Bala Devi for the upcoming season of Indian Women’s League (IWL).

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2023

Manipur women retain the football crown

AHMEDABAD: Two first half goals helped Manipur beat Odisha 2-0 in the final and retain the women’s f

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022

Bala Devi targets comeback for India, awaits a new club

KOLKATA: The scenario may appear bleak to most people. But not to the Manipuri warrior spirit in the 32-year-old who was seen displaying her skills with the ball and leaving the on-field younger footballers and off-field enthusiasts at CCFC grounds in awe of their idol – Bala Devi.

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2022

Indian women players impress foreign football coaches at elite trial

KOLKATA: “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2022

Sonia Marak's coaches think she's good enough to play soccer for India, but poverty could dash her dreams

Sonia Marak is wowing everyone who watches her. She dreams of playing soccer for India, and her coaches think she's good enough. But her family lives in poverty, and it could very well dash her hopes.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

We have enough quality to make it through: Bala Devi on India's chances

NEW DELHI: Indian women's football path-breaker N Bala Devi feels the team has enough quality to do well in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup and secure a maiden qualification to next FIFA World Cup.

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2022