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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
384
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a non-fiction sports culture book that invites readers to explore how football thrives outside the big city arenas. Its central focus is the rich tapestry of regional football in Indiaโthe communities, tournaments, and myths that keep the game alive. Itโs suited for curious readers who love sports, history, culture, and travel, with a thoughtful, respectful, and engaging tone that invites wonder and connection.
The content unfolds through on-the-ground reportage, historical sketches, and spoken memories gathered from diverse corners of the country. It shines a light on local heroes and forgotten names, weaving together history, folklore, terrain, and everyday life to show how the sport mirrors society. Readers move through vivid stories of Khep in Kolkata, the 7s leagues in Kerala, and Basti tournaments in Meghalaya, alongside journeys across Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and beyond. This is storytelling that respects communities while revealing how sport shapes identity, resilience, and shared joy.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for grassroots football and the people who sustain it, a broadened perspective on sports history, and a contagious curiosity to seek out local histories in their own communities. The book fosters curiosity, respect for regional culture, and a lasting sense of connection to the people who keep the game alive.
Product Details
Author
Sandeep Menon
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
384
Language
English
SKU
9780143465300
ISBN
9780143465300
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
21.7x2.6x13.7cm
Binding
Paperback
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