National team striker Bala Devi Bala who is the first Indian woman to play professional football in a top-flight league in Europe, talked about Ace boxer Mary Kom .Bala said she had met her biggest source of inspiration during the Asian Games in 2014 and her as a friendly person.

Bala Devi says she took inspiration from boxing legend Mary Kom, who achieved unprecedented success as a sportsperson despite having humble roots. Bala told AIFF TV, "Mary Kom is a big source of inspiration for me. She came from such humble beginnings and through her hard work, she broke so many records. Even after becoming a mother, she continues to break records and win laurels for the country." She futher added, "We interacted at the Asian Games in 2014 and watched her train. She is a very friendly person and also supported us during our games."

Earlier, Bala Devi signed for Scottish side Rangers Women FC and credited the 'international exposure' provided by the federation as a key factor as Indian football moves forward together.

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