{"id":17223,"date":"2013-08-29T00:58:47","date_gmt":"2013-08-29T00:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=17223"},"modified":"2013-08-29T00:58:47","modified_gmt":"2013-08-29T00:58:47","slug":"team-celebrates-mohanrajs-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=17223","title":{"rendered":"Team celebrates Mohanraj\u2019s Birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"images\/golf\/mohanraj.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"156\" alt=\"Team celebrates Mohanraj\u2019s Birthday\" style=\"float: left;\" \/>Kathmandu: Dinner had just been over and the boys were supposed to leave the Hall when it arrived. The big Cake, all chocolate, looking sinfully rich in Calories.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Minutes later, the Calories were rubbed on the Birthday Boy\u2019s face. Mohanraj Nallappan, in a futile attempt to wipe with the tissue paper was being mobbed the next second, his face gaining more Calories.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday (August 27) was Mohanraj\u2019s Birthday, his 24th. And as Mohanraj cut the Cake with the big knife, which possibly could have walked into the Guiness Books for its size, The Birthday Song was sung, hugs exchanged; the knife (read sword) delicately sizing the huge cake into small pieces to be distributed among all.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was taken aback and was embarrassing,\u201d Mohanraj smiled. \u201cBut it\u2019s a big honour for me,\u201d Mohanraj confessed to www.the-aiff.com. \u201cThe Players who I look upto, sang for me and even the Coach. I just can\u2019t believe it. I didn\u2019t even think the Team would come up with such a gesture. We are one big family,\u201d he added. \u201cEarlier I have been a part of the Senior India Camp but the Birthday Celebrations never happened,\u201d Mohanraj pronounced.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just 24, Mohanraj\u2019s journey began under Colm Joseph Toal, Head Coach, Youth Development in 2007. \u201cI was 17 then and Colm-sir drafted me into the U-19 National squad for the AFC U-19 Qualifiers,\u201d he recollects.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thereafter, I was referred by Toal-sir into the Senior India squad. Though I didn\u2019t get much playing time, the experience of staying in the Camp matured me a lot,\u201d he goes on.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe style of playing has changed in the Senior National squad. Earlier it was different. But now Koevermans-sir stresses on positional play and keeping possession. That\u2019s what Modern Football is all about.\u201d<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a chance which fell on my lap from nowhere. And now it\u2019s upto me to make the most of it,\u201d he said about his call up into the squad for the SAFF Championship. It doesn\u2019t matter whether I play or not. Everyone has a specific role in the Team. If I am able to cement my place in the squad, my mom would so much happy. I take strength from my Bible,\u201d he quips.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Bangalore Camp was so fruitful. We had some very effective practice sessions. Life is a learning curve for me. I am hungry to learn and implement what has been taught.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kathmandu: Dinner had just been over and the boys were supposed to leave the Hall when it arrived. The big Cake, all chocolate, looking sinfully rich in Calories.&nbsp; Minutes later, the Calories were rubbed on the Birthday Boy\u2019s face. 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