- Kiran Pisda, a daughter of Chhattisgarh, selected for the Indian Women’s Football Team
- Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Arun Sao congratulated her via video call, stating, “The entire state is proud of you.”
- Talent honed at the government academy; now set to shine on the international stage
Kiran Pisda, a daughter of Chhattisgarh, is set to showcase her prowess on the international stage wearing the Indian women’s football team jersey. This talented player from the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare’s Residential Girls’ Football Academy in Raipur has been selected for the Indian Senior Women’s Football Team. Kiran’s success proves once again that with state government encouragement, superior sports facilities, and systematic training, the state’s daughters can make a mark at the international level. Elated by Kiran’s achievement, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Mr. Arun Sao, congratulated her during a video call. He remarked that Kiran has made the entire state of Chhattisgarh proud through her hard work and talent.
While congratulating Kiran Pisda, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Arun Sao stated that her selection for the Indian women’s football team is a matter of pride for the entire state. It is the result of her talent, hard work, and persistent efforts. He also congratulated Kiran’s parents, coaches, and the Raipur Residential Girls’ Football Academy on this achievement. Mr. Sao expressed confidence that Kiran would bring glory to Chhattisgarh by performing brilliantly for the Indian team. He noted that the state government is continuously striving to provide talented daughters of the state with superior training, modern sports facilities, and opportunities to showcase their talent at national and international levels.
The Girls’ Football Academy, run by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, has played a pivotal role in Kiran’s success. The regular training, disciplined environment, technical guidance, and competitive opportunities provided at the academy have contributed significantly to honing her talent. It is a result of the facilities and encouragement provided to players by the state government that athletes from the academy are now making it to the Indian Senior Women’s Football Team. The department aims to prepare the state’s sports talent for national and international competitions by providing structured training. Kiran’s success marks a significant achievement in this endeavor.
This also marks a magnificent comeback for Kiran Pisda to the Indian senior women’s team. She had previously represented the Indian senior women’s team at the SAFF Women’s Championship held in Nepal in 2022. She has now been selected for the Indian squad to play two international friendly matches against Russia during this month’s FIFA international match window. The first match is scheduled for October 8 at 6 PM at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, while the second match will be played at the same venue on October 11. These matches will provide Kiran with another opportunity to showcase her talent at the senior international level.
The training and guidance provided by Sarita Kujur, coach at the Raipur Residential Girls’ Football Academy, played a pivotal role in Kiran’s journey to the national team. Sarita Kujur places special emphasis not only on the players’ technical skills but also on their mental toughness, self-confidence, decision-making abilities, and performance under match pressure. Regularly assessing the players’ game and addressing their technical and mental shortcomings is a key component of her training methodology. This consistent training and personalized guidance have contributed significantly to Kiran’s success.
Ms. Akanksha Shiksha Khalkho, Director of the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, has also extended her congratulations and best wishes to Kiran Pisda on her selection for the Indian women’s football team. She remarked that Kiran’s achievement is a source of pride for the state’s sports talent, resulting from her hard work, the guidance of her coaches, and the support of her family. She expressed confidence that Kiran’s success would inspire other female players in Chhattisgarh to set ambitious goals and achieve them.
Kiran Pisda’s journey from the Raipur Residential Football Academy to the Indian senior team stands as a significant success story for the efforts being made to nurture sports talent in the state. The state government’s encouragement, combined with the technical and mental training received at the academy, has elevated her talent to new heights. Now, sports enthusiasts in Chhattisgarh have their eyes set on the upcoming international matches against Russia, where this daughter of the state is ready to showcase her skills representing the Indian team.