Steadfast Athlete Anju Tamang is well-known in the football fraternity of India. She plays as a Midfielder in the Indian women’s football team and is actively associated with the Football Association of Odisha, also known as Odisha FC. Anju began her journey under the mentorship of her coach at the Scottish Universities Mission Institution (SUMI). She played her first match at 19 at the Indian Women’s Football League and has never looked back. She is on a mission to wave the Indian flag in International leagues. Steadfast is proud to be associated with a champion like her, fuelling her dreams to make it big.
Major Achievements:
Helped her team win the SAFF Women’s Championship 2019
Gold Medal at South Asian Games 2019
Participated in SAFF Women Championship 2023
Goals Scored for National Team- 8 goals
Goal Scored in National Championships- 20
Goals Scored in Indian Women’s League- 21
Record in Indian Women’s League (Fastest Goal scorer)- 42 sec
Know more about her:
Food preference: Non-Veg
Coach: Practising under Academy, No coach
Favourite product: Incredible Whey
Favourite Sportsperson: Megan Rapinoe
Date of Joining Steadfast: 1st July 2022
Hobbies: Singing, Playing Guitar