Bala's 'path-breaking' journey will inspire all Indian footballers: Gurpreet

NEW DELHI: Arjuna awardee Gurpreet Singh Sandhu feels Bala Devi's "path-breaking" journey can inspire not only the women footballers but also their men counterparts in the country as well.

"It (Bala's maiden start for Rangers Women FC) is a proud moment for the country. She is a true example of hard work and dedication. Her path-breaking journey is not only a proud moment for women's football in India — men footballers also can take a leaf out of her book to achieve their target," the-aiff.com quoted Gurpreet as saying after Bala made her first start for Rangers against Spartans in Scottish Women's Premier League on Sunday. Bala joined Rangers Women FC in January this year before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out. Although she had already made appearances in friendly games earlier, the elusive league start came against their narrow victory against Spartans. Rangers won the match 1-0 to take their tally to a maximum of six points from two outings so far. IANS

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