Born in a small Jharkhand village, Anushka Munda faced immense hurdles, including playing barefoot on uneven ground and supporting her family after her father’s injury. Her breakthrough came through grassroots coaching and a free residential training centre in Hazaribagh. Now a national star, she has led India to victory with record-breaking hat-tricks. The benefit is a powerful blueprint for India: when we invest in rural talent, village girls can become world-class champions.
