A one and a half-kilometre walk, a ten-kilometre ride on a local bus, a little more walking and hours of rigorous training – this is what it took 17-year-old Richa and 19-year-old Prithima, from an underprivileged family in Guwahati, to…
A New Beginning Through Football
17-year-old Sadhna fell in love with football only two years ago. Not a day goes by now when she is not on the field. For young girls like her, football is the answer to a society that initially tried to…
The Pinnacle of a Girl’s Dream
The countdown was getting near. Clad in a blue judogi, Simran’s strong hands were tightly gripping her opponent’s and her feet fixed firm on the ground. She quickly made her next move and pinned her opponent to the ground. She…
From a sponsored child to a soccer player
Suraj Kumar is looking forward to make a mark in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He is one among the 15 children who are selected by the TATA trusts and U Sports for a premier collaborative football six-year training programme…