The celebrations in Vile Parle were unlike anything the neighbourhood had seen in years. India’s Women’s World Cup-winning coach, Amol Muzumdar, returned home as a champion, and his community made sure he felt every bit of the pride they held for him. Rose petals were showered, drums echoed through the housing lanes, and cheers filled the air as families gathered to welcome one of theie own back home. Women from the society formed a bat-raised guard of honour at the entrance, smiling through joyful tears as he walked in.

For them, this was not just about a World Cup . It was about a man from their very own streets helping India make history. It was personal.

Yet, even amid the celebration, Muzumdar carried himself with the same calm and grounded demeanour that he is known for. When he

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