Indian women have marked their names in history several times by achieving significant strides and accomplishments. Another name added to the list is India's current women's national team goalkeeper, Panthoi Chanu who made history by becoming the first Indian football player to play professionally in Australia. She did crack the deal that would keep her with the South Australian Women's Premier League team, Metro United which will be held in September 2024.
She was selected after taking part in the 'Women In Sports' Elite trials, which were organized in collaboration with the Football Players Association of India, Women in Sports, and the AMPL Foundation. Her sporting career achieved a significant milestone when she joined the ranks of other prominent players like Jyoti Chauhan, Kiran Pisada, and M.K. Kashmina. Panthoi hails from a native village in Manipuri, Keirak where she began playing as a defender and a left-wing player.
As per the report, Panthoi Chanu got the attention of Adelaide United FC during a trial. The trials were attended by well-known teams and their coaches including Western United FC Melbourne, Perth SC, WFC Dinamo Zagreb, and Marbella FC. She paved her way to the Metro United FC which boosted her confidence in the International Football arena.
Despite facing back-to-back injuries in 2021 and 2022, Panthoi is determined to adapt quickly to Metro United's playing style. She believes in intense hard work and dedication, emphasizing regular practice sessions.
