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WINS / By Prarthana Hazarika in India

Peter Alex started a girls' football academy in India, but many parents are still sceptical of their daughters playing

Girls from the Rainbow Football Club often play against boys as there are not enough girls for a full competition. (ABC Sport/WINS: Prarthana Hazarika)

Mariana Alex started playing football at six years old, when her father introduced her to the game.

"Now it is a part of my life," she said.

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