Women's football: Odisha putting India on the map DW 10/01/2024
Briefly

"There are certain moments, you can't justify with words. It was very emotional for us. At the final while I didn't even realize we had qualified. When our coaches and staff started celebrating, then I knew." - Crispin Chettri, head coach of Odisha's women football team, captured the overwhelming emotions during their historic qualification.
"As a team, we want to showcase the talent and potential of Indian women's football and make our country proud." - Shreya Hooda, co-captain of Odisha's women's team, emphasizes their commitment to represent Indian women's football on international stages.
"I believed in their system the way the club presented it to me. I believed in the coaching staff, and it was a huge opportunity for me to develop as a young goalkeeper." - Shreya Hooda on the supportive environment provided by the Odisha club.
"Sharma didn't stop there though. He guaranteed equality for the men's and women's teams, providing the same state-of-the-art training facilities, nutritionists, and support staff." - Statements about the owner Rohan Sharma’s approach to ensure equal opportunities for women's football.
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