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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Aditi Chauhan on retirement plans, time at West Ham United, and Indian women's football
Throughout her career, Aditi Chauhan's motto was to keep competing for the number one spot, which most goalkeepers vie for. On Wednesday, the 32-year-old thought it to be the perfect time to hang up her gloves and announce retirement from professional football. 'There have been multiple factors that have influenced the decision. It's been challenging to play while trying to secure my future without the right infrastructure and ecosystem around me. At some point, you ask yourself, 'How long can I be doing this?' and 'Should I be doing this?'. For an answer to that, lately [it] was, 'maybe not anymore',' she told Sportstar, a day after calling time on her 17-year career. Having earned 57 caps with the Indian national team, Aditi's final appearance with the Blue Tigresses came in a friendly against Nepal in February 2023, soon after which she was sidelined by her second ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury. She suffered her first ACL injury in 2017 during her time spent with English side West Ham Ladies (now West Ham United women's team). In the 2024-25 Indian Women's League season—her final one—Aditi helped newly-promoted Sribhumi FC end the campaign with a creditable third-place finish while keeping three clean sheets. It was during the season that the seasoned custodian realised it was time for the young guns to take it from here. In the 2024-25 Indian Women's League season – her final one – Aditi (second from right) helped newly-promoted Sribhumi FC end the campaign with a creditable third-place finish. | Photo Credit: Aditi Chauhan@Instagram Lessons from England During her Honours days at Delhi University (DU), Aditi was part of the DU girls' football team, which was taken to New Zealand for an exposure trip. That's when she discovered the world of sports that's beyond the pitch. 'I wanted to stay involved in sports, even after I stopped playing football,' she recalled. It didn't take long for her to leave the world of commerce behind to pursue a post-graduate degree in sports management at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom. 'The whole experience of living abroad alone, trying to figure out different things, studying, then ending up at West Ham; that was all through my effort, curiosity, and passion,' Aditi added. In 2015, she became the first Indian woman to play league football in England after she joined West Ham, a third-division side then. In 2015, Aditi (extreme right) became the first Indian woman to play league football in England after she joined West Ham, a third-division side then. | Photo Credit: Aditi Chauhan@Instagram The couple of years spent in London, juggling football and a part-time job to keep visa issues at bay, gave her a unique perspective of what a professional system looked like and the kind of ecosystem a player needed around them to excel. Future of Indian women's football Aditi also acknowledged how opportunities to play abroad have become more accessible. 'The talent was always there. There's more attention being given to women's football now. They realise the talent that can play in Europe and professional clubs. It's great to see these players step out of their comfort zone and test themselves.' Some of these players, like Manisha Kalyan and Somya Guguloth, to name a few, were part of the Indian team which qualified for next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup. Aditi, who was part of the 2022 Asian Cup squad which had to withdraw from the tournament due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the team, stressed the importance of having senior players in the group. ALSO READ: Indoor warmups: Brazil players slam CONMEBOL over Women's Copa America conditions 'Young players are important, but you can't discount what seniors bring. There were six or seven players in that team which beat Thailand, who were with us during the 2022 Asian Cup. This is the result of the effort that was put in back then. Yes, we want to encourage and support the youngsters, but when the time came, it was the likes of Sangita [Basfore], Manisha, Soumya, Sanju, Panthoi [Chanu] who performed. They became the core of the team. Youngsters should be able to compete and earn their spot; it shouldn't be handed out to them.' Aditi also hoped that the plan laid out by the All India Football Federation would be executed perfectly to aid the national team and prepare for competition that is 'definitely going to be tougher' in Australia. Retirement plans Much of Aditi's time post-retirement will be dedicated to running the She Kicks Football Academy, an initiative she founded in 2018 to strengthen women's football in the country from the grassroots level. 'We want to put a system in place, have the right ecosystem, and get people together to support the player. We also want to emphasise and bring in technology and science. I think these are important things that will play a huge role in our bigger objective,' she explained. Broadcasting also remains an avenue she would like to dabble in, but coaching seems to be something that's not on her cards just yet. 'I have done my coaching licenses – AFC C Diploma and Goalkeeping Level One. I'm keeping that option open as well. But let's see if it might be too soon to get back on the field again. That might take some time,' Aditi concluded.
News18
14-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Jyothi Yarraji Undergoes Knee Surgery To Repair ACL Tear, Ending Her Season
Last Updated: Jyothi Yarraji underwent knee surgery for an ACL tear, ending her season and excluding her from the World Championships in September. Asian champion and national record holder in the 100m hurdles, Jyothi Yarraji, has successfully undergone knee surgery, which will not only exclude her from the World Championships in September but also end her season. The 25-year-old Yarraji announced on social media that she had surgery on Friday to repair an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear in her right knee. The procedure was conducted by renowned surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. 'Hello everyone, I'm happy to share that this Friday, I successfully underwent a successful surgery to repair an ACL tear on my right knee with Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala. The past few weeks have been tough for me, as this injury has stopped me from doing what I love the most," Yarraji wrote on Instagram. An ACL tear surgery typically requires at least six months for recovery. This means Yarraji will miss the Tokyo World Championships (September 13-21) and will likely return to action next year. 'However, with the support of my family, friends, the teams at TOPS, afiindia official and rfyouthsports coachjameshillier and all of you, I am taking this in my stride and hoping to be back very soon. The journey to a stronger version of me starts now and I'm going to put in my 100% and more to be back on track soon," she added. Who Is Jyothi Yarraji? Yarraji, also an Asian Games silver medallist, had previously announced this month that she suffered a 'freak" knee injury while training. Her coach, James Hillier, told PTI that the injury was 'pretty bad." Before her injury, she had a high chance of qualifying for the World Championships, although she had not achieved the direct qualification time of 12.73 seconds. Her 12.96-second performance in winning gold at the Asian Championships in May placed her among the athletes who could qualify for the World Championships through the world ranking quota. Athletes can qualify for the World Championships either by direct entry through breaching the qualification mark or through the world ranking quota. The qualification window remains open until August 24. Yarraji returned this season after suffering a hip flexor injury while training in Finland after the 2024 Paris Olympics, which impacted her training stint. At the start of the 2025 season, she adjusted her technique, switching from a seven-stride approach to her original eight-stride approach, believing it would reduce injury risk. She won gold in the 100m hurdles and the 200m race at the Uttarakhand National Games in February, secured the top spot in the 100m hurdles at the Federation Cup, and defended her Asian Championships title. Her last title was at the Taiwan Athletics Open on June 7. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian hurdler Yarraji undergoes surgery for ACL tear, doubtful for World Championships 2025
Asian champion Jyothi Yarraji has undergone surgery for an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear on her right knee, the 100m hurdler confirmed on Sunday. Yarraji, who won gold at the Asian Athletics Championships with a time of 12.96 seconds, had suffered an injury during a training session. 'I'm happy to share that this Friday, I successfully underwent a successful surgery to repair an ACL tear on my right knee with Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, she shared on Instagram. 'The past few weeks have been tough for me, as this injury has stopped me from doing what I love the most,' said Yarraji, who is now unlikely to feature in the World Championships later this year. She remained in contention for a spot in the Worlds via ranking despite falling short of the automatic qualification mark of 12.73. Currently ranked 12th among athletes eligible through the ranking quota, she would have needed to compete in more events before the August 24 deadline to maintain her position.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
HCTM-UKM first in Malaysia to offer ACL surgery as day-care
KUALA LUMPUR: Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM-UKM) is poised to become the first medical facility in the country to perform Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery as a day-care procedure. This milestone reflects a major leap in patient-centred healthcare. The Sports Injury and Arthroscopic Unit of HCTM's Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department will conduct the procedure on two patients scheduled for Monday (June 30). Leading the surgical team are Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham Md Yusoff and Dr Muhamad Karbela Reza Ramlan. ACL reconstruction surgery restores knee stability by replacing a torn ligament with a graft. The team will employ the Modified UKM Internal Bracing (MUIB) technique, which enhances graft protection and stability during recovery. 'This approach accelerates rehabilitation, allowing patients to resume daily activities sooner,' HCTM-UKM stated. Traditionally, ACL surgery required several days of hospitalisation for post-operative monitoring. However, advancements in surgical methods, anaesthesia, and post-surgery care now enable same-day discharge. 'Patients rest briefly before going home, cutting hospital time, costs, and infection risks while speeding up recovery,' the hospital added.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crystal Palace opt to extend contracts of first team trio
Crystal Palace have opted to take up one-year extension options on the contracts of Josie Green, Chloe Arthur and Isabella Sibley. The Eagles announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon. Advertisement Midfielder Green joined Crystal Palace last summer after leaving former club Leicester City. She made 19 appearances for the South Londoners this season whilst picking up the captain's armband at times. Scottish midfielder Arthur is one of the survivors from Crystal Palace's promotion-winning side in 2023/2024. The player has spent the last three seasons at Selhurst Park, clocking up around 50 appearances in all competitions in red and blue. Winger Sibley also won promotion with Crystal Palace in 2023/2024. The player joined The Eagles in January 2022 and while she made an impressive start to life in South London, her progress was hindered by an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. Sibley regained her fitness and won herself an extended stay at the club. She spent this season on loan at Newcastle United but is expected to return to the Crystal Palace side next term. Green, Arthur and Sibley are the first players to agree contract extensions with Crystal Palace this summer. Six players have left the club while the South Londoners are yet to appoint a new head coach.
