INDIA IN HIS HEAD AND KASHMIR IN HIS HEART :::MEET MEHRAJUDDIN WADOO THE DASHING KASHMIRI IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM .

                                                                         

He wears  Jersey No 4 in the  National Foot Ball team. Dashingly handsome , agile , sharp , well built   and affable in his behavior . This is how  one can   describe Star defender turned midfielder Mehrajuddin Wadoo.

We have a history of many kashmiris making it to some prestigious clubs of Calcutta or to the Indian squad. To quote Abdul Majeed kakroo rose to become   team India captain. Ishfaq worked hard to be the  captain of  Mohun Bagan  Calcutta  .Mehrajuddin’s father  Mohd Sultan wadoo represented J&K in Santosh trophy .  Mehrajuddin Wadoo started from J&K Police and boarded HAL, ITI, De Goa Sporting Club,Mohun Bagan and finally East Bengal.In football world this player from Kashmir is nicknamed as “ THE TANK “ for his immense physical strength and abilities .

                                                                        

Many friends  inform me that this young boy won hearts when he scored the winning goal for India against Bangla Desh team in December 2005  SAFF Cup finals  played at Karachi .Wadoo was a member of the Indian squad that won Nehru cup 2007 ,AFC challenge cup 2008 and Nehru Cup 2009.

                                                                         

Born in 1984, this young player had his schooling   at GP Mission School Rainawari  where he studied  upto class 10^th and later did BA from Amar Singh college Srinagar . His father has always
been his inspiration.

                                                                         

“ My Dad has been my greatest inspiration .He has always been there to support and guide me to become a footballer. Playing for Indian team  has been the happiest moment of my life.”

“ I like the way football is played and enjoyed as a game in Calcutta .O yes the players are under great pressure . They have to give their 100%..Calcutta playing means  great responsibility for every player in the field.”

                                                                          

“ I am footballer .  I have learnt  the game under extremely adverse conditions . I play for India . I love Kashmir . Kashmir resides  in my heart .I go to  Kashmir two or may be three times a year .My parents are proud of me . ”

“ In the team we are all friends .It does not matter whether you are a Kashmiri or Manipuri.We are brothers .  You may be a Muslim or a Hindu or a Christian  .You are just a sportsman . That is how we enjoyed our Portugal trip ”

                                                                                 

 Quite friendly with Baichung Bhutia , Wadoo  also   had many modeling offers from the corporate world .He declined all to focus on his game and career . Popular with most of his team mates,  Wadoo is  a favourite player with calcutta crowds. This player from Kashmir has made  it to National team  with his hard work alone .

                                                          

 " He is a terrific footballer who has done proud to kashmir , J&K state and the country .We are happy to see our two big stars , Mehraj and Ishfaq reaching pinnacle of their careers . They are role models for our young generation . with their achievement , the morale of each and every young footballer is getting boost " adds JKFA president Zamir Ahmed Thakur .

 Naye Daur ke Naye Khwaab hain ,
Naye Mausamon Ke Ghulaab Hain.
Yeh Mohabatton ke Chiraag Hain ,
Inhe Nafraton Ki Hawaa Naa Dhe.


These are new hopes of a new age ,
These are season's fresh roses ,
These are candles lit in love , 
Let hatred not visit  their   way .


 

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