Aditi Chauhan is the first Indian woman to have made it to a top English club, after being selected by West Ham United Ladies. She has brought laurels to the country with her stupendous achievements and is an inspiration to many. Aditi has made every Indian proud with her determination to make it big and her passion for football. Here are things that make her so different.
1. Football is not her first love
An inspiration to many!
Yes, you read it right! Aditi grew up playing basketball in school, and had immense love for the game.
2. She’s a Delhiite
Doing what she does best
Aditi’s family moved to Delhi when she was 9 years old.
3. She has a black belt in Karate
Is there anything she can’t do?
Not only can she defend herself on the field, she’s pretty great at it off the field as well.
4. She represented Delhi under-19
Making India proud!
At 15 years of age, when most kids are struggling to identify with studies and exams, Aditi was making her Nation proud!
5. Her team won the 2002 SAFF Women’s Championship in Sri Lanka
In action
How cool is that?
6. She was pursuing her Masters when she got picked for West Ham
Woot Woot!
A degree in Sports Management was all that she needed to be crowned an all rounder!
7. Her favorite football club is Barcelona
Extinguishing Barriers
And she makes it a point to never miss a game!
8. Her favorite player is Messi
More laurels!
Can we blame her?
9. Her favorite Indian club is Pune FC
You go girl
A well made choice, isn’t it?
10. She is the third Indian to join a top British Club
After the likes of Mohammed Salim and Baichung Bhutia, who represented Celtic FC and Bury FC respectively
Author Name: Shruti Kochhar
