CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Young striker Manisha Kalyan has become the first Indian footballer to play at the UEFA Women’s Champions League when she made her debut for Apollon Ladies FC in the European Club competition in Engomi, Cyprus.

Detailed explanation-2: -Manisha Kalyan became the first Indian footballer to feature in a UEFA Women’s Champions League match as she made her debut for top-tier Cypriot club Apollon Ladies FC on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-3: -On August 18, when Manisha Kalyan got off the bench to play for Apollon Ladies FC as a substitute for Marilena Georgious, she created history by becoming the first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Detailed explanation-4: -FC Stabaek won the match 5-0 and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian man to play in the Europa League qualifying competition.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gurpreet Singh Sandhu holds the distinction of being the only Indian to play in the UEFA Europa League - a feat he achieved while playing for Norwegian club Stabaek. He also captained the European club when he was 24-years old, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat as well.