An unconventional goal, a brave save, a no-nonsense coach: The tale of India reaching AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after 20 years
Monalisha Devi wasn’t always a footballer. She began her sporting journey with handball, but she gave it up after a lack of recognition. Archery was next on her list, but her father advised her to take up football and put on a goalkeeper’s gloves. Cut to August 10, 2025, video snippets of the teenager from…