{"id":36918,"date":"2019-06-26T22:48:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T22:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.com\/?p=36918"},"modified":"2019-06-26T22:48:20","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T22:48:20","slug":"i-have-a-long-way-to-go-admits-lallianzuala-chhangte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.com\/?p=36918","title":{"rendered":"I have a long way to go, admits Lallianzuala Chhangte"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LALLIANZUALABy Shoubhik Mukhopadhyay,<\/strong><\/p>\n

AIFF Media Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW DELHI: What could a school-going-kid long for after a hectic day? A fancy sports shoe, might be a day out with parents, or maybe a play station, that too in his wildest dreams. But guess what a Mizo kid from a remote village dared to ask his mom?<\/p>\n

Despite of hailing from a not-so-well-to-do family, he dared spread his wings, and asked his mom for permission of pursuing his dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Lalluanzuala Changte was just 14, four years short of earning his voting rights.<\/p>\n

“I was in standard ten then,\u201d Chhangte smiled. \u201cI told my Mom about my dreams. I was desperate. Had the situation demanded, I would not have thought twice before moving out of Mizoram. But I could figure out that she was not at all happy,\u201d Chhangte smiled.<\/p>\n

“It is very hard to be a professional footballer from a village like ours. The biggest achievement has always been to play for the village team. My parents always wanted me to focus on studies. I had already represented my school, but wanted more,\u201d Chhangte revealed.<\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t need to wait for long. Chhangte attended the DSK International Academy trials in Aizawl, moved on to Pune for the second phase of the trials. The rest is history.<\/p>\n

‘THE GOAL CHANGED MY LIFE’<\/strong><\/p>\n

He went on to represent India U-19 in the AFC U-19 Qualifiers. The Senior team call-up for the SAFF Suzuki Championship 2015 followed, and he announced it with two super goals against Nepal.<\/p>\n

“I can’t forget the moment. My first International goal against Nepal introduced me to Indian football,\u201d Chhangte got emotional. \u201cEverything around me changed so quickly. I was still in the DSK Academy, and was worried about a professional contract. But my life changed. People started noticing me.\u201d<\/p>\n

So much so, that maestro Sunil Chhetri lifted the young gun on his shoulder after his heroic performance.<\/p>\n

“Playing alongside Chhetri-bhai has always been a great motivation. He took me by surprise when he lifted me on his shoulder. It was something like which I couldn’t think of even in my wildest dream,\u201d Chhangte\u2019s emotions took over.<\/p>\n

After the Hero I-League 2015-16 with DSK Shivajians, he joined North East United FC on loan, and went back to the Pune-based club after the Hero ISL season wrapped up. Finally, he was picked by Delhi Dynamos in the Hero ISL draft before the 2017-18 season.<\/p>\n

‘I HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO’<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Coach Constantine tried me as a winger for the first time. I love playing in the wings. Dribbling and outpacing defenders on 1v1 is something I always cherish,\u201d Chhangte, who started his career as a striker, narrated.<\/p>\n

Chhangte admitted that he was \u2018broken\u2019 when he failed to make it to the final 23 for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. “I was broken, disappointed. But I realised sitting over that wouldn’t help. The moment motivated me. I realised that I hadn\u2019t done enough. I needed to do more,\u201d he pronounced.<\/p>\n

Chhangte is currently sweating it hard at the National team preparatory camp for the Hero Intercontinental Cup next month.<\/p>\n

“I have always dreamt of playing outside India. Playing abroad will help me turn into a better player. I’ll, hopefully, go for another trial at Viking FK after the recent National Team commitments get over,\u201d Chhangte informed.<\/p>\n

“But I know, I still have a long way to go. Every day I run an extra yard, take an extra shot in the training session. I want to improve, and be on that Indian squad for AFC Asian Cup China 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\"LALLIANZUALABy Shoubhik Mukhopadhyay,<\/strong><\/p>\n

AIFF Media Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW DELHI: What could a school-going-kid long for after a hectic day? A fancy sports shoe, might be a day out with parents, or maybe a play station, that too in his wildest dreams. But guess what a Mizo kid from a remote village dared to ask his mom?<\/p>\n

Despite of hailing from a not-so-well-to-do family, he dared spread his wings, and asked his mom for permission of pursuing his dreams of becoming a professional footballer. Lalluanzuala Changte was just 14, four years short of earning his voting rights.<\/p>\n

“I was in standard ten then,\u201d Chhangte smiled. \u201cI told my Mom about my dreams. I was desperate. Had the situation demanded, I would not have thought twice before moving out of Mizoram. But I could figure out that she was not at all happy,\u201d Chhangte smiled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[82],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football-football"],"yoast_head":"\nI have a long way to go, admits Lallianzuala Chhangte - IndianSportsNews.com - Latest Updated Sports News & Sports Blogs of Cricket, Hockey, Golf, Football, Tennis & Other Sports<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.com\/?p=36918\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"I have a long way to go, admits Lallianzuala Chhangte - IndianSportsNews.com - Latest Updated Sports News & Sports Blogs of Cricket, Hockey, Golf, Football, Tennis & Other Sports\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"By Shoubhik Mukhopadhyay, AIFF Media Team NEW DELHI: What could a school-going-kid long for after a hectic day? 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