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‘All those years of struggle and sacrifice has paid off,’ says goalkeeper Bichu Devi on being named
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‘All Those Years Of Struggle And Sacrifice Has Paid Off,’ Says Goalkeeper Bichu Devi On Being Named In Asian Games Squad

By IANS News September 16, 2023 • 12:16 PM View: 255
Nations Junior Women Invitational Tournament:  Growing up in Manipur, a state that has a deep-rooted passion for football, it came as no surprise that Bichu Devi Kharibam aspired to become a footballer. But destiny had other plans for her.

“Hailing from Manipur, it was natural for me to opt for football. I loved playing the sport. But it was my father who suggested that I should try my hands at hockey as it was not making it into the football team. He told me that if I don’t like hockey, it will be okay and I can always come back for football," Bichu recalled.

"Once I started playing, I started loving the game. I used to play as a striker but noticing my agility on the field and my height, one of my coaches advised me to give goalkeeping a try. But I never wanted to become one. It was tough for me at the start, however, as time went on, I started adapting to it. It is true that whatever happens, happens for the best. If it was not for all of that, I wouldn’t be here,” she stated.

TAGS Bichu Devi Kharibam Asian Games Youth Olympics Senior Women FIH Pro League FIH Women Nations Cup Paris Olympics Asian Games Hangzhou Hockey India Sunehra Safar Janneke Schopman Gold Medal
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