Dalima Chhibber

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Career

As in 2019

Hindol Basu, August 10, 2019: The Times of India

Dalima Chhibber in 2019
From: Hindol Basu, August 10, 2019: The Times of India

Dalima Chhibber became an internet sensation earlier this year when a video of her scoring a goal from 40 yards went viral on social media. It was a SAFF Women’s Championship 2019 match against Nepal and Dalima’s free-kick thudded into the left corner of the goal post. The brilliance of the goal had people going gaga over Dalima – with some comparing her to David Beckham. ‘Bend it like Dalima’ was the catchphrase that people spread on the internet.

Dalima has now decided to make a move to Canada to pursue her Masters in sports psychology and also play for a Canadian club. According to Dalima, the move will not only help her grow as a footballer but also strengthen her financially. “Women’s football, in general, is something that has started to gain a little recognition now. New girls are coming in. But in India, I see that as a far-fetched goal at the moment. That is the reason I chose Canada. Otherwise, I would be playing for a club in Europe which is pretty expensive. I did not get enough sponsors. I have not received the expected support from people when I asked for it. I can see a future as a footballer but I cannot see football sustaining me as a person. That is why I opted for Canada to play there, also complete my Masters because you need to sustain yourself financially while playing football,” the 21-year-old told TOI at the sidelines of an event.

USA and Canada are the hub of women’s football and Dalima feels the move will help her develop as a player. “I will not be here with the national team but I am exposing myself to more football. I am going to a country which is known for women’s football. It will only help me help develop as a player,” she said.

It’s not that Dalima has completely cut herself away from the national team. She has plans to come back and don the blue jersey.

With the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to be held in India next year, Dalima talked about the lack of buzz around the high-profile tournament in the country. “At the moment there isn’t much buzz as it should’ve been. When the U-17 World Cup for men was held in India in 2017, the tournament got a lot of popularity even before the actual event started. It was the first time India was hosting a FIFA tournament. In comparison, the U-17 women’s World Cup hasn’t picked up. But I would say in the coming times, maybe by the end of the year, things will pick up.”