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Jyoti Chauhan: The First Indian Footballer to Score in the Croatian Women’s League 2023

Jyoti Chauhan, a national-level football player from India, has made history by becoming the first-ever Indian footballer to score a goal in the Croatian Women’s League. She accomplished this feat by scoring in the 89th minute of the game, which was played between ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb and Rijeka.

But who is Jyoti Chauhan, and how did she make it to the Croatian Women’s League? Here’s everything you need to know about this talented athlete.

  1. Early Life and Career

Jyoti Chauhan hails from Dhar in Madhya Pradesh and began her football career at a young age. She has represented her state in the Senior Nationals and has been called for national camps in the past. She also plays for the Indian Women’s League team Gokulam Kerala FC.

  1. Invitation to Trial at Dinamo Zagreb

In 2022, Jyoti Chauhan, along with her Gokulam Kerala FC teammate Soumya Guguloth, was invited to a two-week trial at Croatia’s top-tier club, ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb. The trial was organized by ‘Women in Sports’ and was attended by Mia Medvedoski, the assistant coach of ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb.

  1. Signing a Contract with Dinamo Zagreb

After a successful trial, Jyoti Chauhan and Soumya Guguloth were signed up by ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb for a year-long contract. They became the first overseas recruits for the club’s women’s football team.

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  1. Scoring a Goal in the Croatian Women’s League

On 12th March 2023, Jyoti Chauhan scored a goal in the Croatian Women’s League, making her the first-ever Indian footballer to do so. Her goal came in the 89th minute of the game, which ended in a 4-0 victory for ŽNK Dinamo Zagreb against Rijeka.

  1. Future Prospects

Jyoti Chauhan’s goal in the Croatian Women’s League is a significant achievement for Indian women’s football. It opens up doors for more Indian players to play for top-tier clubs in Europe and other parts of the world. Jyoti’s success story will inspire young girls who aspire to make a career in sports and represent India at the international level.

Jyoti Chauhan’s journey from a small town in Madhya Pradesh to the Croatian Women’s League is a testament to her hard work, determination, and talent. Her success story is an inspiration for young athletes across the country, and we wish her all the best for her future endeavors.

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Read more : Top 10 Greatest Female Indian Athletes of All Time: Trailblazers of Indian Sports 

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