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'Every parent should encourage their children in sports': AFL in Australia's Nepali community

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Aditi Kandel plays in the U-14 team for the Mitcham Tigers in Melbourne.

Aditi Kandel (left) plays in the U-14 team for the Mitcham Tigers in Melbourne. Credit: Supplied: Keshav Kandel

The Nepali community in Australia is gradually making its way into Australian Rules Football, known more popularly as AFL, or 'footy'. Aditi Kandel from Melbourne plays for the U-14 team of Mitcham Football Club [Mitcham Tigers]. As she says 'enjoying' footy is important, her parents say it is important to encourage children to follow their passion in the sports of their choice.

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The Nepali community in Australia is gradually making its way into Australian Rules Football, known more popularly as AFL, or 'footy'. Aditi Kandel from Melbourne plays for the U-14 team of Mitcham Football Club [Mitcham Tigers]. As she says 'enjoying' footy is important, her parents say it is important to encourage children to follow their passion in the sports of their choice.

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