“We Can Continue Playing Football Even After Marriage and Having Children”

“We can continue playing football even after marriage and having children,” said Nisha Sunar, who never envisioned building a career in football or even pursuing the sport seriously. Born into a lower-class family in Sudurpashchim, she has now become a successful player, winning numerous awards. During the armed Maoist conflict, she worked with the People’s Liberation Army for some time but later left to focus on sports.

“It is fortune that has guided me this far. My physical strength and speed have supported me,” said Sunar, a forward for the Nepal Police Women’s Football Team. She was recently named the best player of the entire tournament at the ‘Pokhara Women’s Gold Cup 2083’. This award was particularly special because it marked her first comeback to football after becoming a mother.

Nisha Sunar’s real name is Nirmala Bik, and she is well-known in women’s football. She joined the Nepal Police team in 2070 B.S. and has since earned numerous best player titles. Sunar credits her husband’s support for helping her return to the sport even after marriage and motherhood. Her daughter is currently 15 months old. “Just three months after giving birth, I returned to training and, through consistent hard work, achieved success on the field,” she said.

How did she face the challenges of making a comeback in football and become the best player in her first game back? Watch this video prepared by Srijana Shrestha to find out.