Not Many Girls Played Kabaddi in Pali: Sanju Devi’s Journey to World Cup MVP Sanju Devi’s story is one of courage, persistence, and a belief that she could rewrite the expectations set before her. Raised in Kerakachhar village in the Pali block of Chhattisgarh’s Korba district, Sanju grew up as the daughter of a rice farmer, far removed from the spotlight of professional sports. Yet in November 2025, she stood at the centre of global attention as the Most Valuable Player of t