Editorial photo #12596365 Human Interest

Empowering Rural Girls Through Football In Nandail

Tania, 13, practices at a women's football academy in Nandail, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, on July 25, 2025. In this rural village, the grassroots academy run by Coach Uzzal does more than just train girls -- it transforms lives. The program produces national-level players and offers girls a path out of poverty and social pressure, while challenging traditional norms and early marriage. (Photo by Syed Mahamudur Rahman/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12596365
Date taken: 25 July 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Syed Mahamudur Rahman/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Tania 13 women's football academy Nandail Mymensingh Bangladesh grassroots academy Coach Uzzal training girls transforming lives national-level players path out of poverty social pressure traditional norms early marriage rural village program July 25 2025 Syed Mahamudur Rahman NurPhoto football empowerment sports girls' education community development gender equality youth sports social change female athletes breaking barriers opportunities mentorship skill development leadership.