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 in Germany.
Hard work, discipline and a never give up spirit helped Suraj to scale such heights, but Suraj acknowledges the role of his sponsor in his success.
Suraj hails from Imphal. His father was unemployed while his mother worked as an attendant in a Nursing Institute. Life was difficult until someone came forward to sponsor Suraj.
Suraj was sponsored in the year 2013. He was then in class 4.
Since then, Suraj and his community has been enjoying the benefits of World Vision India’s child sponsorship programme.
From ensuring that every child has access to education to supplying hygiene kits, conducting awareness programmes, providing economic development assistance in the form of petty shops, poultry, goat rearing, handloom machines, tea stalls, etc., World Vision India is making sustainable impact in the lives of children in the communities in Imphal.
Soccer had a special place in Suraj’s heart since his early days. “I always dreamt of being a soccer player,” he recalls.
Today, Suraj has come a long way. His dream has come true.
Biswanath Sinha, associate director, Tata Trusts expressed optimism that the young players will be able to make a mark in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Suraj is determined to make the best use of this opportunity and become a great soccer player. In his letter to his sponsor, he writes, “When I grow up, I want to be a great soccer player who brings good name for my country. I also want to help people who are in need. I also want to show my love and concern to children by sending them gifts like you’ve been doing graciously to me. Your love and care will always remain in my heart.”
Suraj’s sponsor is equally elated to see his young sponsored child bloom into a soccer player. “I know you are a very talented child. I’m looking forward to see you as a great player and would love to watch you play in international arena” his sponsor writes.
We wish Suraj Kumar the very best in all his endeavours.
Fantastic news , keep pushing hard and you will achieve all your dreams . Great to hear this
Best of luck Suraj. Dream Big & make your family & the World Vision Family Proud
Congratulations..
Wow this is the most amazing news for me
Happy for Suraj, Proud moment for me :). May god bless him, i want to see him achieving his dreams .
i would glad to see more people like suraj achieving their dreams. their difficult situations in their respective families should not be limit.
Overall great work team world vision, you provided a platform for the people like me to support dreamers like Suraj.
Thank You !!!
Jagdish
Wishing his dream to come true as in his dream there are millions of Indian dreams.
Woww… Congrats dea… Happy to hear this good news.. god bless you.. be happy n smile always…
Am sure u wil Rock…
very happy that one of our children has made a mark. We wish himall success in his endeavours and great future.
Dear Suraj – Wishing you all the best – Am sure you will play well and bring lots of success to you, your family and your country. Happy Playing !!
I am very happy to note that Suraj is a step near to his dream of becoming a world class soccer player. I wish him success n pray God to give him strength to achieve his dream.
Hearty congratulations and all the best in your soccer activity along with your education.
Best wishes in your soccer activity
Congratulations Suraj, May God bless you for your every success,
Congradulations Suraj. You will come up very well. with bestwishes,
trvenkatesan
This is remarkable! Keep up the momentum, Suraj! Congratulations to the proud sponsor, to the parents and to the world vision team!
congrats and have a successful lead in future with all of our supports for your career
Congratulations Suraj!!
Congrats Suraj
Congratulations Suraj!! May God Bless you with a successful life ahead1
Congratulations, God bless 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS, GOD BLESS
Congratulations Suraj! U will be a ⭐️ and make your parents proud. God bless you…
Congratulations Suraj! We are so proud of you.You are a star in the making….May your dreams come true. God Bless!
Well done Suraj. Knowing that sponsorship has made this wonderful opportunity possible makes so many people happy on your behalf so we all benefit from it. It would be wonderful if all children could experience the joy you must be feeling right now.
congratulations!! wish you all the best. Never forget your roots, and stay humble 🙂 all the love and luck in the world to you!!
Wow..It’s really a great news. I am proud of you Suraj … Congratulations and stay blessed always. Love you Aunty Chowdhary
Heartiest Congratulation to Suraj. This is a proud moment for India. Wish him all the best.
Congrats Suraj !! We have high expectations from you, we want you to lead indian team to FiFA world cup soon !! All the best !!
Remarkable Suraj!
May all your dreams come true and then some!
Pat on the back to the dedicated team at world vision.
We the sponsors, provide only the money,but making it work in the right direction is carried Forward by you.’Thanks.
Keep up the good work!
Congrats…
Congratulations Suraj! Thanks to your Sponsor’s support, I am sure you will make us all proud some day. God Bless You!
congratulations suraj. wish u a very bright future.
All the best Suraj. Super proud of you. Big big Hug 🙂
Really happy to know. Many congratulations. Keep up.
Hearty Congratulations to Suraj !!
I wish all the success to you.
All the best…..Congratulations my son……keep it up. I am sure tomorrow you will make your country proud.
Congratulations Suraj…we are proud of you…your hard and dedication will pay off..keep it up…we are supporting you…all the success…
Congrats Suraj and the team of Worldvision .. these are the fruits of your never tiring efforts in uplifting the needy children and their family.
Congratulations!!!
Best wishes to Suraj. Have a successful days ahead.
Congrats! All the Best….
Congratulations Suraj.Give your 100% and you come out with flying colours.Make India Proud.
Congratulations and God bless you and your sponsor!
Great SURAJ. Congrats from me n my family. U hv shown many that one can achieve aims n goals in life with sincere effort training n dedication. Keep it up n I wl come to see 2026 WC matches if u represent India. Ur dream wl come true with all our wishes.
My hearty wishes Suraj.
I am glad to hear the good news.
May God bless you sound health and unbridled stamina to reap success.
Wish you all the best
hai congrats god bless u suraj.
Congratulations Suraj. God bless you.
Congrats Suraj and all the very best for your dreams… Keep going…
Congratulations and keep working Hard. 🙂 All the Best Champ.
Make the country proud of you!
Mark the Miles stone this time. Good luck!
Miles to go…
Congratulations Suraj, God bless you – Jesus loves you…. Keep pushing and pray.
Way to go…congratulations! ! God bless.
Weldon Suraj. Congratulations. Bring glory to the country. May God help you to achieve your goals
Congrats SURAJ, Wishing you all the best and keep going ahead…
Wow! This is terrific. I am so happy for Suraj . All the very best!
Suraj congratulation on this wonderful achievement you have succeeded and have come along, i pray for you that you may achieve all your goals in life. You have definitely made your sponsors proud. Take care and God Bless you.
Suraj, you have made all of us proud. Go ahead and try to be the best you can. Best wishes!
Congratulations ?. May the sunshine ☀ be yours, may God bless you.
My truly sincere congratulations to Chi. Suraj. My hearty prayers to the Almighty that he blesses him with good success and benevolent attitude in his future life
Congratulations Suraj! Keep chasing your dreams. God bless…
Congratulations and Godspeed Suraj!
Great news. I am delighted. Proud that I am also part of this great WVI team
Excellent achievement Suraj..Congratulations!!….all the very best for your bright future son…. May God bless you and give strength and direction…I am sure you WILL MAKE IT TO THE TOP.
We will eagerly wait to see that day when the nation will cheer…”Suraj” . ..”Suraj”…”Suraj”..!!
Dear Suraj
Best wishes for a successful journey which is going t be hard, tough and enjoyable.
May God Bless you
Hearty congratulations Suraj…
We are proud of you..
Make your parents, teachers, friends, well wishers and the country proud by giving all you have in you to realise your dream.. There is nothing impossible in this world..
Go Suraj Go…
Congrats! Suraj, I am sure you will do it. Keep going.
Congrats Suraj. Keep pushing your limits and chase your dreams.
Congratulations Suraj Follow your Dreams and work passionately towards Fulfilling it. I am sure you will get there
With sponsored individual showing excellent progress is a feather in the cap of Word Vision. However all children need constant help to lead, life in due course, as disciplined life Indian citizens & to be assets to our great nation.They are future of our nation & are to groomed to carry the nation forward. Dear Suraj is setting an example for others. Well done Suraj, Keep it up.
Congrats Suraj
Congratulations Suraj.. Rise and Shine..
Keep up the hard work and you will be a winner soon.
All the best and god bless you!
all the best
Best Wishes Suraj. May the Divine Force be with you and you fulfill your Dream 🙂
Very proud of you Suraj! Never give up and pursue your dreams. Blessings for your dreams to come true.
Dr. I M Deveshvar
Dear Suraj
Congratulations.We are proud of you. God bless you,wish you success in all your endeavours. Aim high and reach for the stars, always. Make your country proud of you.
My congratulations to your parents, your sponsor and World vision
Hey Suraj, Way to go man!! Great job!
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.”
Keep up the good work,never stop believing in yourself and always play to win.
All the very best. God Bless…
Hearty Congratulations, Suraj. Keep working hard and we look forward to a real soccer star from India in the future.
Congratulations Suraj !!! All the very Best !!!
Congrats Suraj…..all the very best…. hope you do well.. 🙂
Congrats Suraj. God bless you little star. Keep encouraging the people around you always.
God Bless and may all your dreams come true Suraj ! Good Luck!
Great News Suraj !!! Congratulations !!
Great suraj keep it up..
Best wishes Suraj… :)))
Great news!! All the best to fulfill his dream!!!
Congratulations! God Bless you! May you bring yourself, your community and all those who wish for better lives, hope and pride. Always be a good example Suraj!
All the best Suraj
Suraj you’re a superstar! May today’s success be the beginning of tomorrow’s achievements!!!!
you make all of us proud and specially World vision Society!!
All the Best to you!!!
Great
Your will fulfilled and you become the best player ever for INDIA.
Regards
I am really happy for you Suraj. Believe in your dream and you will achieve something great
All the best Suraj..God Bless you and may all your dreams come true 🙂
I am overwhelmed by the news. God bless you Suraj. May you always prosper. YOU WILL REACH YOUR GOAL very soon. Sky is the limit!
Superlative ! Way to go Suraj ! God Bless You !
Congrats Suraj.. God bless you.
congrats … may the Lord help u to accomplish ur dreams n make our country proud.. God bless….
Congratulations Suraj!!! God continue to bless you.All the very best.
Congratulations Suraj on your getting selected for the FIFA Worldcup. We are very proud of you on your achievement and for all the hard work you did in order to realize this dream.
Best wishes to you.
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