Football: Girl from Sikkim makes it to AFC U-16 team qualifiers

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GANGTOK: According to reports, it is learnt that a girl from by the name of Karishma Rai has been shortlisted to attend the AIFF preparation camp for 2017 AFC U-16 Girls Championship Qualifiers. Karishma hails from Rabongla, South Sikkim.

Notably, Karishma Rai has also played for the U-14 National team two years ago.

According to a press release from Sikikm Football Assiociation (SFA) it stated that the training is being held at SAI Training Centre in Patiala and it will be a month-long national coaching camp conducted by All India Football Federation

The SFA has congratulated Karishma for her selection and expressed hope that she will bring laurel to the State in days to come.
Women's football coach Puspa Gurung remarked that Karishma has the potential to represent the country.
(Agencies)

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