Just wanna have fun, said this girl, but a Hockey star she became

Life and times of 80s star, captain, double World Cupper and Asian Games Gold medalist, who had a colourful career that inspired a generation of youngsters

By ERROL D’CRUZ



Selma Juliet Christina D’Silva had more paper kites in her collection than her four brothers. That wasn’t too much of a surprise. As the local tomboy, she vied with the lads in the neighbourhood – be it flying kites, playing marbles and a host of sports. “I don’t remember playing with dolls as a little girl. But sports, be it football, cricket, basketball, ‘gilly-danda’… you name it, I played with the boys,” Selma says with a chuckle.