AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: The UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) celebrated International Children's Day with Indian Senior Women’s National Team players as invitees at Dibrugarh, Assam on Friday (November 10, 2017).

Arjuna Awardee and ex-international Bembem Devi and current Indian Eves Bala Devi, Kamala Devi and Dalima Chhibber attended the celebration on behalf of the entire team.

Celebrations included a 9-a-side match among the adolescent girls of nearby tea estates and the players with the primary objective being to motivate and encourage the girls of the area and spread awareness. This was done to help the girls receive desired support from their parents in fulfilling their dreams.

Women’s Football was also promoted through the AIFF’s ‘#shepower’ initiative. Other dignitaries present at the event included UNICEF Assam Chief, Dr. Tushar Rane; Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh, Laya Madduri and Mr. Sandip Ghosh, Secretary, Indian Tea Association.