Bala Devi was a part of the Manipur U-19 team that took part in the Under-19 Women's Championship in Assam in 2002.
18 Facts About Bala Devi
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Bala Devi was awarded the same title the next year in 2003.
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Bala Devi earned top-scorer awards at the under-17 level for her state.
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Bala Devi finished the tournament scoring 29 goals in seven matches.
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In 2014, Bala Devi signed a contract with New Radiant WSC of Maldives in the FAM Women's Football Championship alongside players Oinam Bembem Bala Devi and Lako Phuti Bhutia.
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In January 2020, Bala Devi signed a professional contract of 18 months with Scottish Women's Premier League club Rangers, making her one of the few Indian women to become a professional footballer abroad.
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Bala Devi has represented India at the senior level since 2005.
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Bala Devi represented the India women's under-19 side in 2006 and 2007.
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Bala Devi was a part of the India team that took part in the first women's SAFF Championship in 2010.
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Bala Devi did return to the team for the 2014 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifiers in May 2013 but India failed to qualify.
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On 27 October 2014, it was announced that Bala Devi was selected into the India squad that was to participate in the 2014 SAFF Women's Championship, her first SAFF Championship since 2010.
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Bala Devi started the tournament in fantastic form as she scored four goals in the opening match against Maldives.
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Bala Devi finished the group stage with eleven goals from three matches.
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Bala Devi finished the 2014 SAFF Championship with sixteen goals in only five matches.
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Bala Devi captained India women's national football team in 2016 SAFF Women's Championship.
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Bala Devi clinched the title first time as a captain.
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Bala Devi was promoted to Inspector rank following her impressive performance in football for Rangers.
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Bala Devi completed her education at the Oinam Thambal Marik College.