Sasmita Malik
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 10, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Kendrapara, Orissa, India | ||
| Playing position | Left Winger | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006 | India U19 | ||
| 2007- | India | 7 | (6) |
| † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Sasmita Malik (born 10 April 1989 in Kendrapara) is an Indian women footballer who currently plays as a left winger for India women's national football team.
Career
Malik was born in a small village called Aloha in the Kendrapara district in Orissa. She used to play a lot of local tournaments in Bhubaneswar. Later, she joined the Bhubaneswar Sports Hostel which laid the platform for her to join the National Side. Her first break came in 2004 when glimpses of her exceptional talent impressed all; Team India was then touring China.[1]
She has been playing for the Senior National Team since 2007 and was part of the 2010 South Asian Games and back to back SAFF Women's Championship winning squads.[2]
References
- ↑ "Orissa girl Sasmita Mallick appointed captain of Indian Women Football Team". Orissa Diary.
- ↑ "Sasmita Malik". THE AIFF.