Photo essay: Mizoram and its unparalleled passion for football
Photo essay: Mizoram and its unparalleled passion for football
Forbes India travelled to Mizoram to understand how in recent years, the state has turned into a hotbed for young football talent. With the FIFA World Cup's final coming up, here are a few glimpses of the pure love for football in the region
The enthusiasm of the Mizos was visible at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium during a Chanmari FC Vs Venghnuai FC match for the Mizoram Premier League (MPL) on a foggy and rainy Thursday evening. Though it wasn’t a packed stadium, the loud chants and drums created an electrifying atmosphere. And it wasn’t just the youth, families, children, parents and grandparents who also thronged the stadium.