The 14-year-old girl was leading the national team in the Asian Football Confederation Cup in Nepal when a massive quake rocked capital Kathmandu on April 25.
The Indian team members, including Kumari, had escaped unhurt by staying on the ground, the venue of the Asian Football Confederation Cup.
Squad: Soni Kumari (capt), Nisha Kumari (vice-capt), Mamata Kumari, Nitu Kumari, Yashim Khatoon, Sindhu Kumari, Babita Kumari, Depanti Kumari, Chanda Kumari, Anisha Kumari, Priya Kumari, Nesha Kumari, Priyanka Kumari, Sanana Kumari, Prince Raj, Jyoti Kumari, Riya Kumari, Chandni Kumari, Rupam Kumari and Neha Kumari.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
