Shanti Mullick Leads Football School for Underprivileged Girls

Shanti Mullick, India's first Arjuna Awardee in women's football, has been appointed to lead a 'football school' project by the Calcutta Sports Journalists' Club (CSJC). The initiative aims to train underprivileged girls in the under-13 age group, with the first phase including 25 girls whose costs and training will be covered by CSJC.


PTI | Kolkata | Updated: 02-07-2024 21:05 IST | Created: 02-07-2024 21:05 IST
Shanti Mullick Leads Football School for Underprivileged Girls
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Shanti Mullick, India's pioneering Arjuna Awardee in women's football, has been entrusted with spearheading a groundbreaking 'football school' project. The initiative, orchestrated by the Calcutta Sports Journalists' Club (CSJC), is set to offer specialized training to underprivileged girls aged under 13.

In its initial phase, 25 young girls have been carefully selected to participate in the training program. Demonstrating a strong commitment to social responsibility, CSJC announced it would bear all expenses related to the participants' training, ensuring a level playing field for these promising athletes.

CSJC's statement highlighted the club's dedication to nurturing future talent and promoting gender equality in sports. Under Mullick's expert guidance, the 'football school' is expected to become a transformative platform for young female footballers aspiring to achieve new milestones.

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