Bala appointed police Inspector
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 20 2023:
Ace international footballer Ngangom Bala Devi has been appointed as Inspector of Manipur Police, today.
The pinning ceremony was held at CM's Secretariat in the attendance of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and top brass of Manipur police.
During the ceremony, Elangbam Panthoi Chanu, a recipient of the best goalkeeper award of India Women's League (2017-18 and 2022) was also honoured.
Notably, Ng Bala who began her career as a forward for Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) is the first woman footballer from India to play for a European club.
She played for Scottish club Rangers FC.
She is also a recipient of the AIFF Women's Footballer of the Year (2015, 2016 and 2020-21) .
Speaking to media persons.
Ng Bala thanked the Chief Minister for encouraging the athletes of the State and expressed desire for the Government to continue supporting the sportspersons.
N Biren Singh, on the other hand, said that the State Government has been encouraging the athletes of Manipur and Olympians who excel in their fields.