Alakhpura: India's 'Mini Brazil' Shines with Football Daughters, Not Just Mallika Sherawat
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News18•21-01-2026, 14:42
Alakhpura: India's 'Mini Brazil' Shines with Football Daughters, Not Just Mallika Sherawat
- •Alakhpura village in Bhiwani, Haryana, known as 'Mini Brazil', is gaining global recognition through its football-playing daughters.
- •Seven daughters from Alakhpura have been selected for various Indian football teams, including Sanju Yadav for the Senior team and others for U-20 and U-17.
- •Over 30 village daughters have secured jobs in the army and railways, becoming self-reliant and supporting their families.
- •The village's football journey began around 2005 when PTI Goverdhan Sharma shifted from coaching boys in kabaddi to girls in football, leading to numerous medals.
- •The success of these girls has transformed the village's perception of daughters, now seen as a 'gold medal' rather than a burden.
Why It Matters: Alakhpura's daughters are transforming the village into a football powerhouse, bringing global fame and empowerment.
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