Saloni Singh Rathour is rapidly going to hog the searchlight of the Indian women's football fraternity for her speed down the flanks, and ability to send accurate scoring pass. She lives in Asia's second largest 'unauthorized' area, Sangam Vihar, on the outskirt of Delhi. Both her parents are compelled to work to manage their family financially. Both parents work in private companies. Among Saloni's two sisters, one is already married and the other sister named Roshni is there who had a silent but crucial role in building up Saloni's football career. 

The 18-year-old footballer while studying at school used to play athletics. Her elder sister, Roshni used to play football. Once, the school organized a selection trial before building up a football team. Both the sisters appeared for trial but Saloni was not chosen for the final team while Roshni got selected. This incident created zeal in Saloni's mind and she took up football as a challenge. But as she had to change her school Saloni could not play the game for around two years before her passion was spotted by Anirban Ghosh, the founder of the Khel Khel Me Foundation and the creator of today's Saloni. 

Saloni speaking from her home in Sangam Vihar said, "Whatever I have learned about the basics of the game all credit goes to Anirban Ghosh and other coaches of the KKM Foundation. I would not have prospered if they had not taken care." 

Saloni has already represented Delhi's women's team in the women's national championship this year. Even the coach of the Delhi team Arun Misra was impressed to have watched Saloni's speed, mentioning that Saloni was her surprise weapon in the nationals. She played against the toughest team in their group, Chhattisgarh. Saloni's assist helped Delhi make a draw against Chhattisgarh. 

Saloni again paid gratitude to Ghosh saying, "Sir trained us at a public park ground (Batra Park). We mainly practiced with the boys. Even we had participated in a lot of competitive tournaments in Delhi and its outskirt against the boys' team. Playing against the boys and athletics in the early days helped me a lot to gain strength, stamina, and speed." 

Saloni has also participated in Odisha Women's League (OWL) this year for Odisha FC. But apart from getting a contract and money as a professional footballer Saloni did not forget to divulge saying, "At the beginning, a lot of people in my area criticized me for playing football. Today they often adore me. Even we turned garbage into a quality football ground after relentless hard work. During that time we received obstructions from several people. But the men who live in our area came in our support. Even when some local boys play cricket there and obstruct us from playing football then also the people of Sangam Vihar come forward and stand beside us. This is one of my biggest gains so far."