Young boys on their way to football practice in Merapani

Young boys on their way to football practice in Merapani on August 2. The boys are part of the group being trained by Lironthung Lotha.  For the uninformed, the 22-year-old defender from Nagaland who is with Round Glass FC Punjab, took up the task of teaching basic football drills to the young boys in his village a year ago.  With schools and other activities being disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lironthung’s football training sessions have been keeping the boys occupied. (Morung Photo)