Coach Param of Madhya Pradesh took a loan of Rs 10 lakh to train poor girls. His team, District Raisen Football Club, has achieved a historic feat. The team has qualified for the Indian Women’s League Tier-2.
Raisen (Madhya Pradesh): This is not just any sports news, but a wonderful story of a guru’s passion and determination to achieve something. A 36-year-old football coach from Madhya Pradesh took a personal loan of Rs 10 lakh and trained poor girls of the village. According to the report of ‘Times of India’, his hard work has now yielded results. This team has confirmed its place in the Indian Women’s League (IWL) Tier-2, which is a historic success.
NIS certified coach Param took up the task of fulfilling the dreams of talented girls from the villages of Raisen district. When the team did not get any help from any company, Param did not lose courage. He took a loan of Rs 10 lakh in his name for football kit, travel expenses and training camp. His aim was only one – that no one’s talent should go waste due to lack of money. His risk has resulted in a brilliant performance by ‘District Raisen Football Club’ (DRFC).
Victory against Odisha created history
Playing against strong and experienced teams, DRFC won one match and drew one in their pool, finishing joint third. The most important thing was that the team attracted everyone’s attention by defeating the strong ‘Odisha FC’ 1-0. In this match, Soni Munda’s goal proved to be decisive and this goal became a symbol of the team’s victory over every difficulty.
Coach Param is an inspiration for the players
For the players of the team, this is not just a football victory, but it is a moment that has changed the direction of their lives. The players thanked him and said, “When no one had faith in us, Param Sir believed in us.” He said that now our next target is to win the title in the next season.
What did the coach say on loan?
Param is not at all worried about his debt of Rs 10 lakh. He said, “How I will repay this loan, I don’t know, but it doesn’t matter to me. It is more important for me to give these girls a chance. I am ready to take more loans to take the team forward.” Madhya Pradesh Football Association has described this achievement of DRFC as a milestone in the history of women’s football of the state. This team is proof that not only money but also strong intentions are necessary for success.