# @baljitrihal on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPHOvf7CHA6
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59660288-baljitrihal-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-27T16:49:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Baljit Singh Rihal (@baljitrihal) — https://gondola.cc/baljitrihal

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Exciting feature in World Soccer Magazine on Sarpreet Singh, a player on the brink of making history.. 🇳🇿✈️🌎

sarpreet.singh11 could become only the second player of Indian origin to appear at a FIFA World Cup when the tournament kicks off in North America next year. His words in the piece say it all:

“Growing up it was very rare to see a player who looked like me or shared my background playing at the highest level. As I’ve grown older, I’ve become more appreciative of the importance of representation. It’s truly humbling that I’m in a position to inspire Indian and South Asian footballers in general.

If you look at my socials you would think India have qualified for the World Cup and not New Zealand! The love and interest from Indian football fans and media has been incredible. There is a very big Indian community in the US and Canada and I’m pretty sure they will come out to support us.”

I was happy to facilitate the interview between Sarpreet and journalist Imran Azam. Part of my ongoing push to get more South Asian success stories in sport, especially football, the media space they deserve. Always glad to use my network for the cause.

Really looking forward to the World Cup 2026, hoping to see Sarpreet Singh in action.

#WorldCup2026 #Football #SouthAsianFootball #Representation #SarpreetSingh #NewZealand #FIFA #India #Punjab worldsoccermag

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worldcup2026, fifa, sarpreetsingh, punjab, representation, india, southasianfootball, newzealand, football

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