Biki Oram (15) is known to all now as a midfielder hero in football world. He is easily discernible for his disciplined and excellent performance in the field.
Left home for football, Biki gave Odisha runners up title under his captaincy in tournament organised by All India Football Federation (AIFF). This attracted national selectors to rely upon Biki in some more matches for the State in national level.
While continuing in Class 5 in Chhituapada Government Primary School in Jharsuguda, Biki was selected for Sports Hostel in district level camp. In spite of poor financial condition, the family members gave consent to spare Biki for the Sports Hostel to give his best performance in football.
Real ordeal started when Biki joined Loisingha hostel in Balangir district. Due to his better performance in hostel workouts, Biki secured his place in less than 14 years Odisha team and later an ocean of opportunities came to Biki when the team got runners up title under his captaincy later.
Jharsuguda District Athletic Association vice president Jiban Mohanty said that Biki was selected for less than 16 years Indian Football team in all India selection camp in 2016 at Bhopal. He also exhibited his hidden talents as midfielder by touring overseas countries like Egypt, Dubai, Qatar, Spain, Turkey, Thailand and Jordan. Last month selection camp for FIFA World Cup was held in Malaysia. Sixteen teams from Asia continent in four groups participated in this camp organised by Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Mohanty said.
After giving his best in the selection camp, Biki returned Jharsuguda last month. His elder brother is also a professional player and contracted for Bangalore FC. More important is that Biki is contracted for Bangalore FC team also.