The seasoned international, who plays for Odisha FC in the IWL, has been named the \u201cBest Midfielder\u201d in the just-concluded IWL 2023\u201324 for her exemplary performance throughout the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last season, Indumathi, then playing for Gokulam Kerala FC, was declared the best player. On Thursday, the talented midfielder was ecstatic upon hearing the news of her winning the award.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am extremely happy to win the award. But it is not an individual achievement. I wouldn\u2019t have achieved it without the help of my teammates and coaches. We are like a family in Odisha FC. What gives me more pleasure is that I am the captain of Odisha FC this season,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think I did my job well as the captain. As the leader and one of the senior players, it was my duty to play well and guide the juniors. This season, we had lots of junior players. They might look at me as a role model and do well in the future. There lies my success,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Indumathi said there were a few challenges in the season. \u201cThe most challenging was when two key players suffered an injury. Early in the season, players like Sweety (Devi) and Jasoda (Munda) got injured, but we were able to overcome the difficulties because of having good substitutes,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
IWL 2023-24 awards:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Winners: Odisha FC (Rs 10,00,000)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Runners-up: Gokulam Kerala FC (Rs 5,00,000)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Best Match Organisation: Sports Odisha (Rs 50,000)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Participating Club with The Best Media Operations: Odisha FC (Rs 50,000)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Best Striker (13 goals): Fazila Ikwaput \u2013 Gokulam Kerala FC (Rs 50,000)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Best Goalkeeper: Shreya Hooda \u2013 Odisha FC (Rs 50,000)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Best Defender: Hemam Shilky Devi \u2013 Gokulam Kerala FC (Rs 50,000)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Best Midfielder: Indumathi Kathiresan \u2013 Odisha FC (Rs 50,000).<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/indumathi-named-best-midfielder-as-aiff-announces-iwl-2023-24-roll-of-honours.jpg", "alt_img": "Indumathi named best midfielder as AIFF announces IWL 2023-24 Roll of Honours", "alt_title": "Indumathi named best midfielder as AIFF announces IWL 2023-24 Roll of Honours ", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Indumathi Named Best Midfielder As AIFF Announces IWL 2023-24 Roll Of Honours On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Indumathi Named Best Midfielder As AIFF Announces IWL 2023-24 Roll Of Honours, The Best Media Operations: Indumathi Kathiresan has once again made her way into the honours list of the best individual.", "seo_keywords": "New Delhi, Indumathi Kathiresan, Indian Women, India Football Federation, Odisha FC, Best Midfielder, Gokulam Kerala FC, On Thursday, Best Match Organisation, Sports Odisha, Participating Club, The Best Media Operations, Best Striker, Fazila Ikwaput", "tag": "", "tagging": "New Delhi, Indumathi Kathiresan, Indian Women, India Football Federation, Odisha FC, Best Midfielder, Gokulam Kerala FC, On Thursday, Best Match Organisation, Sports Odisha, Participating Club, The Best Media Operations, Best Striker, Fazila Ikwaput", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "indumathi-named-best-midfielder-as-aiff-announces-iwl-2023-24-roll-of-honours", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1106", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-03-28 18:42:04", "updated": "2024-03-28 18:42:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "New Delhi, Indumathi Kathiresan, Indian Women, India Football Federation, Odisha FC, Best Midfielder, Gokulam Kerala FC, On Thursday, Best Match Organisation, Sports Odisha, Participating Club, The Best Media Operations, Best Striker, Fazila Ikwaput", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-03-28 18:42:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "football", "cnmid": "884314", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/indumathi-named-best-midfielder-as-aiff-announces-iwl-2023-24-roll-of-honours-14254" }