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Every footballer’s journey begins with a love for the game that often traces back to their formative years. For Nongdamba Naorem, the foundation of his footballing passion was laid in the charming simplicity of his favorite childhood football memory. In this article, we explore the nostalgia of Nongdamba’s school days, where resourcefulness, creativity, and sheer love for the sport flourished within the confines of a dormitory.
Nongdamba fondly recalls the days when his physical education teacher held the key to the coveted football. However, the desire to play often struck outside the designated game time. Undeterred, Nongdamba and his friends devised a solution – creating makeshift footballs using simple materials like socks, paper, and cello tape.
“When I was in school sometimes our physical education teacher would not give us football to play apart from the games period but we wanted to play so we used to make balls with the socks or paper with cello tape and play with our friends inside the room or dormitory.”
Nongdamba Naorem’s favorite childhood football memory is a testament to the purity of love for the game. In the absence of a regulation football, he and his friends found solace and joy in the creativity and resourcefulness that led to the creation of makeshift balls. These humble beginnings, marked by the simple pleasure of playing football in a dormitory, showcase the resilience and passion that define Nongdamba’s journey. It’s a memory that serves as a reminder that the love for football can flourish in the most unexpected and ordinary places, sparking the extraordinary journeys of future stars.
