Senapati, June 12 -- In the far-flung hills of Senapati, a quiet sporting revolution is underway--one that's shaping the future of Indian football. Here, in one of Manipur's most remote districts, the rhythm of life is often measured in goals and grit.

Young footballers like Yuno Richard are living proof. With his days split between morning drills and evening gym sessions, Yuno's dedication echoes the larger movement transforming Senapati's fields into fertile ground for sporting dreams.

"I go for training in the morning. In the evening, I go to the gym to keep myself physically fit, to activate my muscles and all--to be prepared for anything coming in my way," says Yuno, whose walls are lined with medals earned through persistence.

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