Simran Gurung
Indian footballer (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Simran Gurung (born 2005)[1] is an Indian professional footballer from Sikkim. She plays as a forward for Misaka United FC and the India women's national team.[2][3]
Simran Gurung | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simran Gurung 2005 |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Years active | 2024–present |
Early life
Gurung is from Jorethang, Namchi district, Sikkim. She is a product of State Academy for Girls run by the Sikkim Football Association at Soreng.[4] She is the first girl from Sikkim to play for the senior India team.[1][5]
Career
Gurung was selected in the 23-player Indian squad and played the second of the two FIFA international friendlies against Maldives on 2 January 2025 at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru.[6][7][8] She scored two goals on debut, in 62nd and 68th minute.[9][10][11][12]
In December 2024, she played for Sikkim in the Senior Women's National Football Championship held in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh.[13] In the early rounds of the 29th Senior Nationals played at Agartala in October 2024, Gurung scored four goals in their first match where Sikkim beat Gujarat 4–0.[14] [15]In May 2024, she was part of the Sikkim team that played in group B of the 28th Senior Women's National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy in Kolkata.[16][4][17][18] Earlier, she represented Sikkim in the 2nd North East Olympic Games held at Shillong.[19][20]
References
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