Oinam Bembem Devi
Oinam Bembem Devi is India’s first woman footballer to win the highly prestigious award
Inspires through stories of dedication and success in sports.
Manoj Desai
Telecom
manipur
english
10+ years
leadership & team captaincy, teamwork under pressure, building sporting culture, women's empowerment
About Oinam Bembem Devi
Oinam Bembem Devi is a pioneering Indian footballer and coach, widely known as the “Durga of Indian Football” and the first woman footballer to receive the Padma Shri. Following engage4more's STRIVE framework for impactful keynotes, her sessions turn a groundbreaking 21-year playing career into structured lessons on leadership and breaking barriers for corporate audiences. Born in Imphal, Manipur, Devi began training at the United Pioneers Club in 1988 and made her India debut in 1995 at just 15 — a record for youngest debutant that stood for three decades.
She went on to captain the Indian women's national team, winning the SAFF Women's Championship three times (2010, 2012, 2014) and gold at the South Asian Games, across more than 80 international caps. She delivers keynotes and fireside conversations, available in-person and virtually, on leadership, perseverance, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport — themes that resonate strongly with women's empowerment forums and leadership-focused corporate events.
Through engage4more, which has coordinated 5,000+ corporate events across India, Devi has been booked for corporate sessions, youth programs, and women's leadership events alike. Her legacy stayed firmly in the spotlight through 2025–2026: in October 2025, 14-year-old Julan Nongmaithem broke Devi's three-decade-old record as India's youngest senior international debutant, sparking renewed national coverage of Devi's trailblazing career, and she remains an active voice in AIFF's ongoing initiatives for women's football, recently reflecting on sharing a dressing room legacy with the current national team. AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das has called her “a living legend” and “the flagbearer of Indian women's football.” Since retiring in 2016, she has coached at club, state, and national age-group level, continuing to shape the next generation of Indian women footballers.
She went on to captain the Indian women's national team, winning the SAFF Women's Championship three times (2010, 2012, 2014) and gold at the South Asian Games, across more than 80 international caps. She delivers keynotes and fireside conversations, available in-person and virtually, on leadership, perseverance, and breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport — themes that resonate strongly with women's empowerment forums and leadership-focused corporate events.
Through engage4more, which has coordinated 5,000+ corporate events across India, Devi has been booked for corporate sessions, youth programs, and women's leadership events alike. Her legacy stayed firmly in the spotlight through 2025–2026: in October 2025, 14-year-old Julan Nongmaithem broke Devi's three-decade-old record as India's youngest senior international debutant, sparking renewed national coverage of Devi's trailblazing career, and she remains an active voice in AIFF's ongoing initiatives for women's football, recently reflecting on sharing a dressing room legacy with the current national team. AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das has called her “a living legend” and “the flagbearer of Indian women's football.” Since retiring in 2016, she has coached at club, state, and national age-group level, continuing to shape the next generation of Indian women footballers.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Oinam Bembem Devi
Padma Shri
First Indian woman footballer to receive the Padma Shri, one of the highest achievement honours in India.
Arjuna award
Second Indian woman footballer to be honoured with the Arjuna award for excellence in sports.
SAFF Women’s Championships
Played a crucial role in India’s victories at the SAFF Women’s Championships (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016).
International Career
Represented India in over 85 international matches, earning the title “Durga of Indian Football.”
Over 20-Year Career
Had a prolific career spanning more than two decades, establishing herself as a pioneer in Indian women’s football.
Club Football achievement
Played domestic football for Manipur and other clubs, securing numerous national championship victories.
Coaching & Mentorship
Transitioned into mentoring and coaching, inspiring the next generation of Indian women footballers.
Legacy in Indian Football
Widely regarded as a trailblazer and the face of Indian women’s football, inspiring countless young athletes across the country.
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Oinam Bembem Devi
Oinam Bembem Devi is India’s first woman footballer to win the highly prestigious award
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FAQs
You can book Oinam Bembem Devi via engage4more for corporate events, conferences, or employee engagements. She inspires audiences by sharing her journey as one of India’s greatest women footballers.
Yes, you can hire Oinam Bembem Devi as a motivational speaker through engage4more. Her talks often focus on leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and breaking barriers in women’s sports.
The fees to invite Oinam Bembem Devi vary depending on the type of event, location, and audience size. For accurate details, you can connect with engage4more for updated fee information.
Booking Oinam Bembem Devi ensures your audience hears the inspiring story of the “Durga of Indian Football,” who dedicated her life to sports and proved that women can shine in every field with resilience and determination.
Yes, engage4more can help you hire Oinam Bembem Devi not just for corporate sessions but also for youth programs, sports events, and inspirational talks, where her story resonates deeply with aspiring athletes and young leaders.