Moses Pullanthara

An injury at a young age can be very demoralising for any sportsperson, but if that very injury throws up a double delight in the near future, the pain could never have been sweeter. Last year, Bombay Republicans midfielder Moses Pullanthara, 22, was at the lowest point in his career when a groin injury put him out of contention for a spot in the Mumbai team for the Hockey India Senior Nationals 'A' Division tournament in Lucknow. However, today, he has not just secured a spot for himself at the same tournament next year, but could well have a choice of teams to represent as well. And none of this was pre-planned.