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NDTV
18-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Never Imagined That...": Aditi Chauhan Reflects On Her Retirement From Football
Aditi Chauhan says she didn't know that a national women's football team existed in India when she kicked the ball for the first time. Nearly two decades later, she retires as a trailblazer, having become the first Indian woman to play professional football in Europe. "Playing football, I didn't know there was a national team first of all. So I started because of the fun of the game," the 32-year-old recalled in an interview with PTI Videos. "When I started, I never imagined that, you know, everything that I achieved... it was not even a dream that I could imagine," she said. Chauhan is not entering full-time coaching immediately but is open to helping out the next generation of players achieve their goals in top-flight football and for that, she is pursuing professional courses. The former India women's team goalkeeper, who has announced her retirement from the game after a career spanning 17 years, during which time she has won many laurels with the national team as well as with her clubs, now wants to focus on developing new players. "I would love to. These last few years also, I've been mentoring the other goalkeepers. I enjoy that role," she said. She's completed her goalkeeping level 1 coaching course and wants to do more. "I don't want to commit that I want to get into coaching. But yes, I would definitely like to help out," the former India women's number one custodian said. During a successful international career, Chauhan, who caught everyone's attention after being signed up by West Ham United for the Women's Super League in England in 2015, donned the India jersey 57 times and, among others, was part of the senior teams that won the SAFF Women's Championship in 2012, 2016 and 2019. She has also won gold medals at the South Asian Games. But it wasn't just the highs that defined her career. After suffering two ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries, Chauhan fought her way back to the field to reclaim "something personal". "Last year when I came back from my second ACL and played the IWL, my whole reason for coming back... was to find that joy again. I didn't want to leave football on a sour note with an injury," said the former India shot stopper. "There were other goalkeepers playing. So, I had to again earn that spot in starting 11... I knew that once I'm back on the field, I'll earn my number one spot. And I did." She spent two seasons with West Ham before returning to India in early 2018, and then joined Gokulam Kerala FC for the 2019-20 Indian Women's League (IWL). At the domestic level, Chauhan won the IWL title with Gokulam Kerala FC in 2019-20 and 2021-22 besides reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Club Championship and securing a third-place finish. She led a young team from the bottom of the table to a top-three finish in the IWL. But even as she performed at the highest level, retirement loomed. "I felt as long as I'm playing, I'll always compete for number one spot. And that means that no one else will be able to... So that was also a part of that decision to kind of step aside and let the young guns take it from here," she added. Asked about the national women's team qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup recently, she said, "I truly believe we can make it to the World Cup if we have the right planning and on-ground execution of things. This is the result of the preparation that we did for the Asia Cup and I think it is beautiful." Her initiative 'SheKicks' is committed to building a professional ecosystem for young female footballers in the country. "If I had the right professional setup around me, I wouldn't have to retire... I don't want a youngster to feel that way. That they didn't have the right resources, that's why they couldn't achieve their full potential," she said.
India Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Asian Champion Jyothi Yarraji undergoes ACL surgery, out of World Championships
Asian champion and national record holder 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji has undergone a successful knee surgery, which will keep her out of the World Championships in September. The surgery has also brought an end to her season. The 25-year-old announced via social media that she underwent surgery on Friday to repair an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear in her right knee. The surgery was performed by the well-known surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, who also helped in Rishabh Pant's recovery after his accident. advertisement'Hello everyone, I'm happy to share that this Friday, I successfully underwent a successful surgery to repair an ACL tear on my right knee with Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. The past few weeks have been tough for me, as this injury has stopped me from doing what I love the most,' Yarraji wrote on Instagram. 'However, with the support of my family, friends, the teams at TOPS, afiindia official and rfyouthsports coachjameshillier and all of you, I am taking this in my stride and hoping to be back very soon. The journey to a stronger version of me starts now and I'm going to put in my 100% and more to be back on track soon." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jyothi Yarraji (@jyothi_yarraji_)Yarraji suffered a freak knee injury during training earlier in the month, with her coach admitting that it was a serious one. Before being hit by the injury, she had a good chance of qualifying for the World Championships, despite not breaching the direct qualification time of 12.73 win in the Asian Championships in May, which helped her win gold, had put her amongst the athletes who can make it to the World Championships through the world ranking won the gold in 100m hurdles and 200m race in the Uttarakhand National Games in February, before securing the top spot in the 100m hurdles in the Federation Cup. She then went on to defend her crown at the Asian Championships. - Ends
News18
28-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Have Not Forgotten The Football That I Play': Akash Mishra Opens Up On Mental Demons During Rehab
Last Updated: Akash Mishra recounts the mental battles during rehab after undergoing ACL surgery during the last year, Mumbai City FC's help and his plans for the upcoming season. Akash Mishra was forced to the sidelines for over a year after injuring his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) during the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) playoff in April. The Mumbai City FC defender underwent ACL surgery in May and then began his long and arduous journey to recovery. 'It was not easy," Akash told News18 in an exclusive interview, stressing the gruelling mental aspect post-surgery. 'The pain of surgery is not as difficult as the journey. You have to do the same thing again and again, and again. When you are done after the surgery, after one month, all you have to do is just some little exercise on the bed. You can't move anywhere. You can't do things on your own. To lie down on a bed for one month, do nothing, actually it's more difficult mentally." The 23-year-old was quick to thank Mumbai City FC and head coach Petr Kratky for helping him on his road to recovery. advetisement 'I got injured in the (ISL playoff) semi-final. We played the second leg, then we played the final. I was with them then even after the season got finished. The physio team was with me in Mumbai. I was there doing my rehab, because you need some kind of strength before the surgery. I came home for a month. I operated in Bombay and the team physio was there all the time with me. It was off-season, everybody wanted to go home. But the physio team cancelled their holidays and they were there with me in Bombay during my rehab. So yeah, I think without them it would have been more difficult," he said. 'I still remember when I after my injury, I texted our director (of football) Sujay Sharma saying that only one year gone and I'm injured. I'll be out for a whole season. I know there are lot of expectations even I also want to do more for the club. But then he texted me in a very nice way saying that, see, Akash, you are more important. And for us, you take how much time it requires, how much time it takes. We are never going to push you," Akash recalled. Akash revealed that he was with the club during his rehab over the last year, attending MCFC's home matches and seeing the team train, but coach assured him to take his time and recover well. 'After the final last year when I got injured, he told me that Akash, 'all these things happen' because he said that 'I've seen I've seen much more football than you'. So I know all these things happen and I know mentally you will be like, 'Oh no, I want to come back faster'," Akash said. Learning From Chhetri And Chhangte The left-back had moved to the Marina Arena just ahead of the 2023-24 season and has missed out on a season's action already. Asked what he intends to do differently, given the possibility of the injury recurring, he said, 'From my point of view, I'm doing everything. Since my ACL, I have become a more knowledgeable athlete. Before in the national team we used to listen to Sunil (Chhetri) bhai. Even in our club, of course, Lallianzuala Chhangte is an idol for everyone. We know Chhangte takes care of his body, how he what he eats, how he works out when he does all those things." Advertisement 'So since my injury, like I had a lot of time to reflect on myself, my body, my habits, which I could have changed before but I did not. Yes, I accept all those are my fault. But now I know what to eat, when to eat, when to sleep. I sleep early, I wake up early. So all those small things, I think they will improve me as a player and most important it will improve my body and I feel if my body is much better from what it was before. I hope, I don't get any injury," he added. Mumbai did not have an 'ideal' season after winning the ISL league shield or the ISL cup in the two previous seasons, scraping through to the knockouts after finishing sixth. Akash said it was 'tough to watch' from the outside. 'I know why fans are frustrated. When we started the season, there were so many new players coming in. I think we took time to adjust. How they say in football, sometimes it's unfair. I've seen all the players throughout the season, every match day -2 and match day -1, they were trying, they were pushing, they were motivating each other. But it's just that sometimes in football, you don't get the result that you want," he said. advetisement As for his plans for the upcoming season, Akash said: 'For me as an individual is to come back, start the pre-season from day one fully fit. And we as a team, of course, we just want to keep the last season in the past and start afresh. Even before leaving, we had team meetings. Everybody knows what we expect from the next season." No Monolo Quota Missing out on football has also meant others have taken his place in the national set-up, but with his old coach Manolo Marquez at the helm now, Akash is not looking that far ahead. 'There is no quota, like – Aakash Mishra is fit, let's bring him back – because personally I know coach Manolo. There is nothing like this. If I perform well, then only I'll get a call-up," he said. top videos View All 'But of course, as a former player, I want to do well and try to be back as soon as possible. To be honest, I have not forgotten the football that I play. But yes, because of one year's injury, things have changed." 'Even the football has gone a little ahead. But I keep watching all the games. I watch Indian football, I watch Premier League, I watch Champions League, I watch all the games. I try to analyse like what are the things that I can improve. And honestly, when I was watching Mumbai City play or even any other team play. I got I got more ideas that what all things I can do because if I put myself in that position, what should I? So I think all those things also will help me to improve my game once I'm back," he added. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : ACL Akash Mishra indian football isl mcfc mumbai city fc Location : Kolkata, India, India First Published: May 28, 2025, 07:57 IST News sports » football EXCLUSIVE | 'Have Not Forgotten The Football That I Play': Akash Mishra Opens Up On Mental Demons During Rehab
Reuters
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Bayern fume over Davies' injury on international duty with Canada
MUNICH, Germany, March 28 (Reuters) - Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich demanded an explanation from Canada team officials on Friday after defender Alphonso Davies suffered a ligament tear on international duty that has put him out of the German club's crucial season finale. The 24-year-old was forced off early in Canada's 2-1 win over the U.S. in the Concacaf Nations League third-place playoff on Sunday. "It is bitter for us and the way it happened is just not correct," Bayern sports director Christoph Freund told a press conference. "We want to know what exactly happened." Freund said Davies had complained of fatigue after Canada's prior game but still played. "He is the captain, a young man who wanted to help his team but it was borderline," he said. "The second issue is the injury after 12 minutes. Then Phonzy flies back on a 12-hour flight and we all assume it is not a serious injury but then we have this," Freund said of the discovery he had an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear in his right knee. "That is sloppy. It is not professional and we need to talk and clear it up. We are the employers, we pay the players, so we will be looking into what happened." There was no immediate response from the Canada team. KOMPANY: 'NO EXCUSES' Davies was one of two players, along with Dayot Upamecano, who returned from international duty injured. Upamecano will be sidelined for several weeks with a knee injury. Both will miss Bayern's Champions League quarter-final against Inter Milan next month. The Bavarians, who host St Pauli in the league on Saturday, have gone two games without a Bundesliga victory and their lead over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen has been cut to six points. Coach Vincent Kompany said his team had enough quality to fill the absences and there were would be no excuses. "It is a pity first of all for Phonzy and Upamecano, who cannot be with us at this crucial period of the season," he said. "This season we had to compensate for other absences. Hopefully it will bring the group tighter together ... The reaction is what's important. There are no excuses for me. Just to win the next game and keep improving."
