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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
AIFF announces cash prize for India U-20 women's team after Asia Cup qualification
The All India Football Federation on Sunday announced a cash incentive of 25,000 US Dollars for the Under-20 women's team as a reward for their qualification to the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time since U-20 women's side topped Group D with seven points, capping their campaign with a 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar in Yangon on Sunday. Pooja scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute, finishing off a move she started on the football: Full coverageIndia, who had earlier drawn 0-0 with Indonesia and thrashed Turkmenistan 7-0, remained unbeaten and did not concede a single goal in the qualifiers. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held in Thailand in April AIFF credited it to "sustained planning and developmental efforts over the past few years" in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India. The U20 women have been in camp since December 2024 and have played the Pink Ladies Youth Cup in Turkey, defeating teams like Hong Kong and of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, a number of the U20 players trained with the senior team before the Young Tigresses faced Uzbekistan U20s in two friendlies in Tashkent (1-1 and 4-1). In total, the India U20 women's team trained together in the preparation camp for 135 days since December like the ASMITA Women's Football Leagues have boosted the grassroots structure, leading to a "232% increase" in registered women footballers in the past year, stated an AIFF release."The ASMITA Football Leagues continue in the 2025-26 season as well, with the U13 ASMITA Football Leagues 2025-26, which began last month," it stated."The U13 leagues will see 50 tournaments be played across as many venues, where around 8,000 players from approximately 400 teams will compete across 26 states."- Ends
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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
AIFF announces $25,000 reward for U20 women after Asian Cup berth
The All India Football Federation on Sunday announced a cash incentive of USD 25,000 for the Under-20 women's team as a reward for their qualification to the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 2006. The U-20 women's side topped Group D with seven points, capping their campaign with a 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar in Yangon on Sunday. Pooja scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute, finishing off a move she started on the counter. India, who had earlier drawn 0-0 with Indonesia and thrashed Turkmenistan 7-0, remained unbeaten and did not concede a single goal in the qualifiers. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held in Thailand in April 2026. The AIFF credited it to "sustained planning and developmental efforts over the past few years" in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India. The U20 women have been in camp since December 2024 and have played the Pink Ladies Youth Cup in Turkey, defeating teams like Hong Kong and Jordan. Ahead of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, a number of the U20 players trained with the senior team before the Young Tigresses faced Uzbekistan U20s in two friendlies in Tashkent (1-1 and 4-1). In total, the India U20 women's team trained together in the preparation camp for 135 days since December 2024. Initiatives like the ASMITA Women's Football Leagues have boosted the grassroots structure, leading to a "232% increase" in registered women footballers in the past year, stated an AIFF release. "The ASMITA Football Leagues continue in the 2025-26 season as well, with the U13 ASMITA Football Leagues 2025-26, which began last month," it stated. "The U13 leagues will see 50 tournaments be played across as many venues, where around 8,000 players from approximately 400 teams will compete across 26 states. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
AIFF announces USD 25,000 reward for U20 women after Asian Cup qualification
New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) The All India Football Federation on Sunday announced a cash incentive of USD 25,000 for the Under-20 women's team as a reward for their qualification to the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time since 2006. The U-20 women's side topped Group D with seven points, capping their campaign with a 1-0 win over hosts Myanmar in Yangon on Sunday. Pooja scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute, finishing off a move she started on the counter. India, who had earlier drawn 0-0 with Indonesia and thrashed Turkmenistan 7-0, remained unbeaten and did not concede a single goal in the qualifiers. The AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 is scheduled to be held in Thailand in April 2026. The AIFF credited it to 'sustained planning and developmental efforts over the past few years" in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India. The U20 women have been in camp since December 2024 and have played the Pink Ladies Youth Cup in Turkey, defeating teams like Hong Kong and Jordan. Ahead of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, a number of the U20 players trained with the senior team before the Young Tigresses faced Uzbekistan U20s in two friendlies in Tashkent (1-1 and 4-1). In total, the India U20 women's team trained together in the preparation camp for 135 days since December 2024. Initiatives like the ASMITA Women's Football Leagues have boosted the grassroots structure, leading to a '232% increase" in registered women footballers in the past year, stated an AIFF release. 'The ASMITA Football Leagues continue in the 2025-26 season as well, with the U13 ASMITA Football Leagues 2025-26, which began last month," it stated. 'The U13 leagues will see 50 tournaments be played across as many venues, where around 8,000 players from approximately 400 teams will compete across 26 states." PTI TAP ATK view comments First Published: August 10, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
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- Business Standard
India thump Turkmenistan 7-0 in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers
Captain Shubhangi Singh and Sulanjana Raul struck a brace each as India outplayed Turkmenistan 7-0 in their second Group D match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers here on Friday. Shubhangi scored in the 7th and 42nd minutes while Sulanjana netted her goals in the 38th and 90+4th minute. Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (14th), Thoibisana Chanu Toijam (35th) and Pooja (65th) scored a goal apiece at the Thuwunna Stadium. With the win, the Young Tigresses climbed to the top of Group D with four points and a goal difference of seven. The hosts Myanmar, who drew 2-2 with Indonesia earlier in the day, are placed second with the same number of points and a goal difference of five. After a disappointing stalemate against Indonesia in their first match, India were hungry to redeem themselves against Turkmenistan, and were at the opponents' throats from the very beginning. A seventh minute corner from Sulanjana found Shubhangi inside the six-yard box and the India captain converted from close range. Sibani doubled the lead seven minutes later. Neha's cross from the left took a touch off Turkmenistan goalkeeper Elnura Maksyutova, before Pooja closed down a clearance that fell kindly to Sibani to score. It was all India from there on as the Young Tigresses coached by Joakim Alexandersson attacked in waves. Thoibisana scored the third goal after the half-hour mark, nodding in yet another Sulanjana corner from inside the six-yard box. The latter scored one of her own just minutes later, when Remi Thokchom threaded her through between the Turkmenistan defensive lines as Sulanjana slipped it past the keeper. The India U20 skipper then made it 5-0, minutes before the half-time whistle but they were not done yet. The Young Tigresses came out with intent to increase their goal difference in the second half. India added two more goals, Pooja and substitute Deepika scoring from close range. While the result put India at the top of the table, they will have their task cut out in their last match against hosts Myanmar on Sunday. A win will secure the top spot and a ticket to the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the Young Tigresses. A draw would mean that they will have to hope for Turkmenistan to snatch at least a point against Indonesia in their last game on the same day.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
India thrash Turkmenistan 7-0 in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers
Yangon (Myanmar), Aug 8 (PTI) Captain Shubhangi Singh and Sulanjana Raul struck a brace each as India outplayed Turkmenistan 7-0 in their second Group D match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers here on Friday. Shubhangi scored in the 7th and 42nd minutes while Sulanjana netted her goals in the 38th and 90+4th minute. Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam (14th), Thoibisana Chanu Toijam (35th) and Pooja (65th) scored a goal apiece at the Thuwunna Stadium. With the win, the Young Tigresses climbed to the top of Group D with four points and a goal difference of seven. The hosts Myanmar, who drew 2-2 with Indonesia earlier in the day, are placed second with the same number of points and a goal difference of five. After a disappointing stalemate against Indonesia in their first match, India were hungry to redeem themselves against Turkmenistan, and were at the opponents' throats from the very beginning. A seventh minute corner from Sulanjana found Shubhangi inside the six-yard box and the India captain converted from close range. Sibani doubled the lead seven minutes later. Neha's cross from the left took a touch off Turkmenistan goalkeeper Elnura Maksyutova, before Pooja closed down a clearance that fell kindly to Sibani to score. It was all India from there on as the Young Tigresses coached by Joakim Alexandersson attacked in waves. Thoibisana scored the third goal after the half-hour mark, nodding in yet another Sulanjana corner from inside the six-yard box. The latter scored one of her own just minutes later, when Remi Thokchom threaded her through between the Turkmenistan defensive lines as Sulanjana slipped it past the keeper. The India U20 skipper then made it 5-0, minutes before the half-time whistle but they were not done yet. The Young Tigresses came out with intent to increase their goal difference in the second half. India added two more goals, Pooja and substitute Deepika scoring from close range. While the result put India at the top of the table, they will have their task cut out in their last match against hosts Myanmar on Sunday. A win will secure the top spot and a ticket to the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the Young Tigresses. A draw would mean that they will have to hope for Turkmenistan to snatch at least a point against Indonesia in their last game on the same day. PTI PDS PDS DDV view comments First Published: August 08, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
