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Indian football legend IM Vijayan took to Twitter to pay his tribute to 'Hand of God' Diego Maradona, who has passed away at the age of 60. Watch the video of the iconic moment when the two shared a stage!

Sunil and Ranjan Soren have become the youngest and first players in Odisha to sign a five-year professional contract with Punjab FC. Read the story of how they were discovered

Nicknamed as the ‘Chinese wall’, Gostha Paul was also the first footballer to get a stamp issued by the government. #BirthAnniversary

From the man who swam across oceans of five continents in a year to the first captain of the Indian football team, on #NationalSportsDay, we salute 7 forgotten heroes who overcame major hurdles to bring glory to India.

“We have taken this decision as we think it works best for our child. No two sets of parents are the same, and hence it is essential that parents do what they believe is best for their child,” she says.

"People will have thousands things to say, and will pass judgement, but do not believe them. Just focus on yourself. Believe in that little voice within you, which knows very well what you need to do," says the woman breaking gender barriers through sheer grit. #WomenPower #Respect #Mumbai

Shallu will be representing India at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi & Dubai. More than 7,000 athletes will compete in 24 sports.

"We believe that children belong on the football field, playgrounds and in classrooms, but not on shop floors of factories."

The kids love football, and the program helps them channel their talent in the right direction.

Mizoram's transformation into a football powerhouse is one of the biggest narratives in Indian sports right now. And this passionate man made it possible!