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
Curated By: Mexy Xavier, Naini Thaker
Both the teams, Chanmari FC and Venghnuai FC, gearing up to start the MPL match at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium—the largest ground in Aizawl. MPL was launched in 2012 to force footballers to play constantly—making them much better professional footballers. Even though crowds are dwindling, the management is finding innovative ways to bring people to the stadium.
